kasuaalisissa

Kasuaalisissa is a Finnish grammatical form and a term used in discussions of casual dating and relationships. It is the inessive plural form of the adjective kasuaalinen, which means casual, informal, or non-committal. The form Kasuaalisissa appears when the related noun is plural and in the inessive case, for example in the phrase kasuaalisissa suhteissa, meaning “in casual relationships.”

Etymology and sense: kasuaalinen is a loanword in Finnish, derived from English casual, and adopted into Finnish with a meaning that encompasses both informal contexts and non-exclusive romantic or sexual arrangements. In everyday language, kasuaalinen can describe things that are not formal or long-term, while in discussions of sexuality and dating, kasuaaliset suhteet (casual relationships) refer to non-exclusive or non-monogamous arrangements without a long-term commitment.

Usage and context: Kasuaalisissa is primarily used in written and spoken Finnish when describing multiple relationships or situations in a casual context. It commonly appears in sociology, sex education, media reporting, and everyday discussions about dating norms. When used, it is usually paired with a plural noun in the inessive case, such as suhteissa (in relationships) or tapahtumissa (at casual events). The term is neutral in itself but is often part of broader conversations about consent, communication, safety, and boundaries within casual or non-committed encounters.

See also: kasuaalinen, suhteet, seksuaalisuus, dating terminology.