Uskonsa

Uskonsa is a Finnish noun phrase that denotes a person’s faith or religion. In everyday language it is used to refer to the belief system with which someone identifies, and it commonly appears in phrases such as hänen uskonsa meaning "his/her faith." The form is derived from uskonto (religion) and takes the third-person possessive suffix, producing a construction that literally means "one’s religion" or "one’s faith" depending on context.

In sociolinguistic and religious studies contexts, uskonsa is used to discuss how individuals relate to their belief systems, how religion shapes identity and behavior, and how private belief interacts with public life. The term can refer to organized religious affiliation as well as personal spirituality or non-traditional belief systems that the speaker nonetheless characterizes as faith.

Semantic range and translation can vary with context. Translators often render uskonsa as "one’s faith" or "one’s religion," but the nuance may shift toward a personal conviction, a worldview, or a set of practices rather than a formal religious category. Ambiguity can arise when contrasting private belief with institutional religion.

See also: uskonto, uskonnollisuus, usko.