Uskonnoissa

Uskonnoissa is Finnish for “in the religions” and functions as the inessive plural form of the noun uskonto (religion). It is used to refer to phenomena, practices, beliefs, or contexts that occur within religions in general or across multiple faiths. As a non-proper, lowercased term, it appears in both scholarly writing and everyday language when discussing religion in a cross-faith sense.

Etymology and grammar: The base noun uskonto means religion. Its plural nominative form is uskonnot (the religions). The form uskonnoissa combines this plural stem with the inessive plural suffix -issa/-issä, yielding a phrase meaning “in the religions.” This construction is used to indicate location or occurrence inside religious contexts rather than a single religious tradition.

Usage: Uskonnoissa is common in academic discourse on religious studies, comparative religion, theology, and sociology of religion, but it also appears in more general discussions about religion. It enables statements about similarities or differences that span multiple traditions, or about phenomena that are observed within religious communities as a whole. Examples include discussing ritual practices, ethical norms, or organizational structures that are found in many faiths.

Examples: Monissa uskonnoissa rituaalit ovat keskeisiä. Uskonnoissa esiintyy monenlaisia opetuksia ja käytäntöjä. In many religions, rituals are central. In religions, there are diverse teachings and practices.