Poluissa

Poluissa is a Finnish word that denotes location within trails. It is the inessive plural form of polku, meaning path or trail, and it is used to describe being on or among multiple trails. The term is commonly found in outdoor, travel, and nature writing.

In terms of grammar, poluissa combines the base polku with the inessive plural ending -issa, which marks location “in” or “inside” for plural nouns. The form is standard Finnish and is understood across dialects. Related forms include poluissa, poluista, and poluista voi olla.

Poluissa is typically used when discussing people, animals, or features located along trails. Examples: "Poluissa kulkevat retkeilijät nauttivat luonnon rauhasta," meaning hikers on the trails enjoy the natural calm. "Poluissa on märkä ja mutaista maata," describing wet and muddy ground along the trails. The word frequently appears in guidebooks, nature articles, and outdoor narratives to convey a sense of place within the network of marked paths.

Cultural and geographical context: Finland has an extensive network of marked hiking trails in forests, parks, and wilderness areas. The term poluissa is common in descriptions of outdoor experiences, nature observations, and travel writing, reflecting Finland’s emphasis on accessible nature and self-guided treks.

See also: polku, polut, reitti, vaellus.