Rajoissa

Rajoissa is a Finnish word form meaning “within the limits” or “within bounds.” It functions as the inessive plural of the noun raja, which means border or limit, and is used to express that something stays inside defined constraints or regulations.

Etymology and grammar: The form combines raja with the inessive suffix -ssa (or -ssä in some contexts) in the plural -issa, yielding ra- ja -issa. In practice, rajoissa appears in phrases that describe adherence to boundaries, such as budgets, schedules, or rules.

Usage: Rajoissa is most common in everyday language to indicate compliance with constraints or boundaries. Typical collocations include budjetin rajoissa (within the budget), aikataulun rajoissa (within the timetable), and pysyä rajoissa (to stay within the limits). It can also describe something that operates within permissible ranges, for example, toiminta rajoissa (activities within the limits) or ra- jos­sa oleva suunnitelma (a plan that is within the limits). The term is versatile in both informal speech and formal contexts, such as policy or guideline discussions.

See also: raja (border/limit), rajoitus (restriction), rajallinen (limited). In usage, rajoissa conveys a state of being inside defined boundaries rather than making or imposing limits itself, which is more the role of the verb rajoittaa and the noun rajoitus.