Palkintona

Palkintona is a Finnish noun form meaning "as a prize" or "in the form of a prize." It is the essive case of the noun palkinto (prize), formed with the essive suffix -na or -nä, which marks a temporary state or role. In Finnish grammar, the essive is used to express what someone or something is in a given situation, similar to the English "as." The choice between -na and -nä follows vowel harmony rules.

In use, palkintona commonly appears in contexts describing the function or status of an award in competitions, events, or other situations where a prize is involved. For example: "Kilpailun palkintona oli matkapaketti" translates to "The prize was a travel package." Another example: "Palkintona toimi lahjakortti" means "The prize was a gift card." The expression can occur in both written and spoken Finnish and is a standard way to specify what something is, or what something is being given as, in a particular circumstance.

Notes on usage and scope: palkintona is primarily used with concrete, tangible prizes or rewards and in contexts discussing awards, competitions, or honors. It is one of several Finnish forms that indicate role or state (the essive), alongside other cases that describe conditions or functions. See also Finnish grammar entries on the essive case and noun case endings for a broader understanding of how essive usage fits with other forms.