Riitoihin

Riitoihin is a Finnish noun form meaning into disputes or into quarrels. It is the illative case of the noun riita, which denotes a dispute, quarrel, or argument. The form riitoihin is used to describe movement toward disputes or involvement in conflict, often with verbs that express entering or becoming part of a disagreement.

In usage, riitoihin commonly appears with verbs such as joutua (to fall into) or sekaantua (to become involved in). For example, the sentence Hän joutui riitoihin kollegoiden kanssa translates to “He got into disputes with his colleagues.” The phrase can also occur in noun phrases like riitoihin joutuminen (becoming involved in disputes) or riitoihin liittyvät vaitukset (statements related to disputes), though the latter would require other grammatical adjustments.

Etymology notes that riita derives from Finnish roots for dispute or quarrel, with riitoihin serving as the illative plural form used to express entering into or involvement in multiple disputes. The word is widely understood in everyday Finnish and is neutral in tone, though its appropriateness depends on context, as more formal or legal language might prefer alternatives like kiistat or erimielisyydet when referring to disputes in general.

See also: riita, kiista, kiistely, erimielisyys.