Yhteisöineen

Yhteisöineen is a Finnish grammatical construction that conveys “with its communities” or “together with the communities.” It is formed from the noun yhteisö (community) plus the suffix -ineen, a clitic that signals accompaniment or inclusion of entities named by the base noun. The construction is common in Finnish public discourse to describe organizations, municipalities, or institutions together with the groups they represent, such as residents, members, or partner organizations.

Meaning and usage

Yhteisöineen emphasizes that the subject is not acting alone but in concert with the communities it serves or includes. It is frequently found in news reporting, official statements, NGO or municipal communications, and other contexts where the collective dimension of a action or decision is relevant. The form tends to convey a formal, inclusive nuance rather than a simple factual statement.

Morphology and variation

The phrase is used in straightforward nominative contexts and can be integrated into sentences with various verbs and surrounding grammar. The -ineen suffix attaches to the root and denotes accompanying entities; it can be used with singular or plural bases depending on what is being described, for example kunta ja yhteisöineen or viranomainen ja yhteisöineen.

Examples

Kunta ja yhteisöineen ovat tehneet päätöksen. Hanke toteutetaan koulutussektorin ja yhteisöineen yhteistyössä. In both cases, the expression signals that the central actor acts together with its associated communities.