Suhteissa

Suhteissa is a Finnish noun form that functions as the plural inessive of the word suhde, which means relationship, connection, or proportion. The inessive case marks location “in” something, so suhteissa can be understood as “in relationships” or “in the relations,” referring to a relational context among multiple entities or concepts.

Usage and meaning

In practice, suhteissa is used to discuss phenomena within the framework of relationships or comparative contexts involving several relations. It often appears in academic or analytical writing, such as social sciences, linguistics, or philosophy, where things are described as existing or acting within a network of relations. The form signals that the discussion concerns how elements stand in relation to one another rather than in isolation.

Distinction from related forms

Suhteissa is distinct from the singular suhdessa or the more common phrase suhteessa, which more directly expresses “in relation to” or “relatively.” While suhteessa tends to focus on a single relationship or a relative stance, suhteissa emphasizes multiple relationships or a relational field involving several actors or factors.

Etymology

The term derives from the base noun suhde (relationship, connection) with the plural inessive suffix -issa, marking a location within several relationships.

See also

Related Finnish terms include suhde (relationship), suhteellinen (relational), ja suhteessa (in relation to). The topic intersects with grammar (case forms) and discourse about relational properties in various domains.