Turvallisuutena

Turvallisuutena is the essive form of the Finnish noun turvallisuus, meaning safety or security. The essive case, typically formed with the suffix -na/-nä, expresses a temporary state or a role, and is often translated as “as safety” or “in the capacity of safety.” The form is used to present something’s function or status in a given context.

Usage and function

The phrase describes what something is used for or how it functions in a particular situation. It is common in risk assessments, policy texts, product descriptions, and other technical or formal writing where a specific role is stated. In such contexts ihmis uses verbs like toimii (acts as), on (is), or on käytössä (is in use) to connect the subject to turvallisuutena.

Examples

- Tämä laite toimii turvallisuutena hätätilanteissa. (This device functions as safety in emergencies.)

- Ohjelmisto tarjoaa turvallisuutena lisävarmistuksen tietoturvan parantamiseksi. (The software provides safety as an additional safeguard to improve data security.)

Etymology and nuance

Turvallisuutena combines turvallisuus (safety/security) with the essive suffix -na/-nä, marking a temporary or contextual role. The English translation depends on context and may be rendered as “as safety,” “as a safety measure,” or “for safety.” The form is prevalent in formal or technical Finnish, and conveys a functional or contextual state rather than a permanent characteristic.

See also

As an essive form, turvallisuutena relates to other Finnish essive constructions used to express roles or states, such as opiskelijana (as a student) or johtajana (as a leader).