arviointina

Arviointina is the translative form of the Finnish noun arviointi, meaning “as an evaluation” or “in the capacity of an evaluation.” In Finnish grammar, the translative case (ending -na/-nä) indicates a state, role, or function that something takes. Therefore, arviointina marks that something is to be treated or understood as an evaluation rather than as a simple description or fact.

Usage and meaning: Arviointina is most commonly found in formal or analytical writing, such as reports, policy discussions, or academic texts. It signals that a statement, process, or result is being considered in the role of an evaluation. It can be translated into English as “as an evaluation” or “in the capacity of an evaluation.” It is often contrasted with other expressions such as arviointiin (into/for the evaluation) or arvioinnin mukaan (according to the evaluation).

Examples:

- Arviointina käytettiin kolmea mittaria. (Three metrics were used as the evaluation.)

- Raportin tulokset esitettiin arviointina prosessin laadun määrittämiseksi. (The report results were presented as an evaluation to determine process quality.)

Relationship to related terms: Arviointi is the base noun “evaluation” or “assessment,” while arviointina is its translative form used to express role or function. It is distinct from phrases like arviointiin (into the evaluation) or arvioinnin mukaan (according to the evaluation). In everyday speech, speakers more commonly use phrases such as “arvioinnin mukaan” or “arvioinnin perusteella,” while arviointina appears mainly in more formal or evaluative constructions.

See also: arviointi, translatiivinen taivutus, Finnish grammar, evaluative terminology.