Varkauksiin

Varkaus is a Finnish term for the unlawful taking of another person’s property with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of it. It is a common property crime and is defined in Finland’s criminal law alongside related offenses such as theft of services or handling stolen goods. The act is characterized by the absence of the owner’s consent and the offender’s intent to keep the property.

Varkauksiin is the illative plural form of varkaus, meaning “into thefts” or “to thefts.” It appears primarily in formal or legal language when referring to multiple thefts or to actions directed toward thefts, and is less common in everyday speech. In practice, other grammatical forms (such as varkauksia or varkauksista) are typically used depending on the sentence structure and meaning. For language learners, varkauksiin illustrates how Finnish nouns change case and number to convey direction or involvement with a plural noun.

In legal terms, varkaus covers taking movable property without consent with the intent to deprive the owner permanently. Penalties depend on factors such as the value of the stolen property, the offender’s prior record, and the circumstances of the act. The spectrum ranges from fines to imprisonment, with more severe penalties for aggravated or repeated offenses. The classification of theft in Finnish law often reflects the value threshold and the risk or harm involved.

See also: varkaus, rikoslaki, petty theft and aggravated theft (larity is language-dependent; consult Finnish legal sources for precise terminology).