kapasiteettina
Kapasiteettina is the essive form of the Finnish noun kapasiteetti, meaning “capacity.” It is used to express that something is being considered or stated in the capacity, role, or state in which a person or object operates. In Finnish grammar the essive form indicates a temporary state or function, often in formal, administrative, or planning contexts. Kapasiteettina is commonly found in business, legal, and engineering texts to describe how resources or responsibilities are being used.
The form answers questions such as “in what capacity?” and is typically linked to verbs that denote
Hän toimi kapasiteettina projektin johtajana. (He acted in the capacity of project manager.)
Sopimus määrittelee tuotantokapasiteetin kapasiteettina 2 000 yksikköä kuukaudessa. (The contract defines production capacity as 2,000 units
Laitoksen suunnittelussa kapasiteettina pidetään nimellistehoa. (In the plant’s design, the nominal power is considered the capacity.)
Kapasiteettina is most natural in formal or technical contexts. It is one of several Finnish case forms