Pelisääntöinä

Pelisääntöinä is a Finnish expression meaning “as game rules” or “as the rules of the game,” used to frame a set of norms or guidelines in a given context. It emphasizes the role or function of certain rules as governing behavior rather than simply listing them.

Etymology and grammar: the term is built from pelisääntö, meaning a game rule, plus the essive plural suffix -nä (kerrosten tilan ilmaiseminen), yielding pelisääntöinä to mean “as game rules.” The form is common when describing norms that are treated as guiding rules in a particular situation.

Usage: pelisääntöinä is used in discussions about sports, board games, online communities, education, and organizational conduct to present norms as applicable guidelines. Examples include: “Pelisääntöinä pidetään reiluutta, toisten kunnioittamista ja sääntöjen noudattamista.” Another example: “Koulutuksessa pelisääntöinä voidaan pitää turvallisuusohjeita ja yhteisön pelisääntöjä.” In this sense, the phrase functions similarly to “pelisäännöt,” but with an emphasis on their role as guiding rules rather than a plain list of rules.

Differences and related terms: pelisääntöjä or pelisäännöt refer more directly to the actual rules themselves. pelisääntöinä highlights the status of these norms as accepted guidelines in a given context. Related concepts include normas, etiketti, and säännöt. The term is widely understood in Finnish discourse and appears in both formal and informal registers.