Tuomiolla

Tuomiolla is a Finnish adverbial noun phrase meaning in court, at a hearing, or before a court in a legal context. It derives from tuomio (verdict, judgment) with the locative suffix -lla, which marks location or presence at a place. In everyday and media language, tuomiolla signals that a person or matter is undergoing judicial consideration or is about to face a judgment.

Usage: The expression is used with forms like “on tuomiolla” (is in court) or “joutua tuomiolle” (to be brought to court). It is commonly found in news reporting about criminal cases, civil proceedings, or appeals. More formal alternatives are “oikeudessa” or “tuomioistuimessa.” The phrase can also appear in compounds such as “tuomiolle meno” (going to court) or “tuomiolle joutuminen” (being brought to court).

Grammar and nuance: Tuomiolla functions as an adverbial noun in the locative case and is not declined like an adjective. It emphasizes the venue (the court) rather than the act of judging itself. It should not be confused with “tuomio” (the verdict) or “tuomiota” (a verdict, as object).

Examples:

- Hän on tuomiolla.

- Syyte on nyt vireillä, ja hän on tuomiolla.

See also: tuomio, oikeus, oikeudenkäynti, tuomioistuin.