Tietoisina

Tietoisina is a Finnish word that functions as the essive plural form of the adjective tietoinen, meaning “as conscious ones” or “being aware.” In Finnish grammar, the essive case expresses a temporary state or a role during an action. Therefore, tietoisina describes a group or individuals in the moment of being aware or acting in the capacity of the aware.

The form is most often found in written Finnish and in more formal or descriptive contexts. In everyday speech, speakers are more likely to use the related forms tietoisia (partitive plural, “aware of”) or tietoisiksi (translative plural, indicating becoming or acting as). The essive usage can convey a sense of stance or identity within a specific situation, rather than a general trait.

Examples illustrate typical usage. "Tietoisina siitä, mitä tapahtuu, he toimivat varovaisesti." This sentence conveys that, being aware of what is happening, they acted cautiously. Another example: "Tietoisina ihmisinä he osallistuivat työpajaan." Here, the group is described as “conscious/aware people” who participated in a workshop.

In summary, tietoisina is a niche but valid Finnish form used to express a temporary state or role of awareness for a plural subject. It highlights the speaker’s view of the group as being in a conscious capacity within a given context.