aktiivisina

Aktiivisina is the plural essive form of the Finnish adjective aktiivinen, meaning “active.” In Finnish grammar the essive case expresses a temporary state or role, comparable to “as” in English. The singular form is aktiivisena (as active), while the plural form is aktiivisina (as active ones, in an active state). These forms are used with a plural subject and the verb olla (to be) to describe how those subjects exist or function in a given context.

Aktiivisina is typically found in formal or written Finnish, such as reports, journalism, or academic texts, where a group is described in a particular state during a timeframe or within a specific situation. It often appears with phrases indicating time, place, or activity, for example, during a meeting, campaign, or project.

Examples:

- Osallistujat olivat aktiivisina kokouksen aikana. The participants were active during the meeting.

- Kansalaiset olivat aktiivisina kampanjassa koko sen ajan. The citizens were active in the campaign for its entire duration.

- Henkilöt olivat aktiivisina ryhmänä projektin aikana. The individuals were active as a group during the project.

In contrast to the essive plural, the adverbial form aktiivisesti means “actively,” used to describe the manner of action rather than a state of being. The essive plural serves to characterize a group’s state at a given time rather than an ongoing general attribute.