jäljennöksenä

Jäljennöksenä is a Finnish linguistic term used to indicate that something is presented or delivered as a copy or facsimile rather than as the original. It is formed from the noun jäljennös, meaning copy or reproduction, with the translative suffix -nä, yielding the meaning “as a copy” or “in the form of a copy.” In use, it marks the role or state of an item as a duplicate.

Grammatically, jäljennöksenä functions as a predicative complement in sentences, typically with verbs such as toimitti, toimitettiin, or esitettiin. For example: Dokumentti toimitettiin jäljennöksenä, meaning the document was delivered as a copy. The expression is common in formal, archival, and administrative language where it is important to distinguish originals from copies.

Usage and context, Jäljennöksenä is frequently encountered in libraries, archives, museums, and legal contexts, where copies or facsimiles may be used in place of originals. It helps convey that the item in question is not the original but a faithful reproduction or authorized duplicate. In bibliographic or cataloging practice, the term may appear to describe editions or materials published as facsimiles or reproduced copies.

Related terms include jäljennös (copy, reproduction) and kopio (copy). While jäljennöksenä emphasizes the status of being a copy, it does not by itself attest to the copy’s fidelity or legal status; those aspects depend on further context or documentation.