Perustekijöinä

Perustekijöinä is a Finnish term used in academic and analytical writing to refer to the fundamental elements underlying a phenomenon, process, or outcome. The phrase is typically used to introduce a list of core factors that explain or determine something, and is often followed by a copula such as ovat or toimivat as in Perustekijöinä ovat X, Y ja Z. The form is the translative plural of perustekijä and functions as a predicative element in a sentence.

Etymology and form: perustekijä combines perusta (base, foundation) with tekijä (maker, factor). In the sentence construction, baselines are presented as foundational factors that drive the subject of discussion. The translative plural -näin used in perustekijöinä emphasizes the role of these factors as elements considered in a transformed or contextualized sense, such as “in the role of foundational factors.”

Usage and scope: Perustekijöinä is common in research reports, policy analyses, project evaluations, and theoretical discussions where important drivers or causes must be identified. It is suitable for framing analyses, prioritizing elements, and communicating which factors are essential rather than incidental. Examples include discussions of success factors in a project, underlying causes in a sociological study, or core production factors in an economic analysis.

See also: perustekijä, tekijä, faktor, selittävät tekijät, perusfaktorit.