Suojaisissa

Suojaisissa is a Finnish inflected form of the adjective suojainen, meaning sheltered or protected. It is the inessive plural form, translating roughly to “in sheltered places” or “in sheltered spots.” The form is used to describe plural nouns when indicating a location that offers protection from wind, rain, or exposure, as well as a sense of safety or comfort.

Etymology and form: The word derives from the root sana nuoja suoj- linked to protection or shelter, combined with the suffix -ainen to form an adjective meaning having that quality. The inessive plural ending is -issa, yielding suojaisissa. This form typically accompanies a following plural noun in a sentence, for example suojaisissa paikoissa.

Usage and meanings: Suojaisissa is common in descriptive language, including nature writing, travel descriptions, and everyday speech, to convey physical shelter or a metaphorical sense of security. It can describe places that offer protection from harsh elements as well as environments that feel safe or comforting. For non-native speakers, the distinction between literal shelter and figurative safety can guide its interpretation in context.

Examples:

- Suojaisissa paikoissa on rauhallista. (There is calm in sheltered places.)

- Suojaisissa rinteissä kasvit kasvavat hyvin. (Plants grow well in sheltered slopes.)

- Kielessä sana suojaisissa viittaa sekä konkreettiseen suojan tilaan että metaforiseen turvallisuuteen. (In the language, suojaisissa refers to both a concrete shelter and metaphorical safety.)

See also: suojainen, suoja, in Finnish grammar, and the inessive case. Suojaisissa is primarily a descriptive term used in Finnish to express shelter or protection within a plural locational context.