kehotuksina

The Finnish term kehotuksina is the plural essive form of the noun kehotus, meaning “as exhortations” or “in the form of exhortations.” It refers to content, statements, or texts that are presented as encouragements or urgings rather than as binding rules.

In Finnish, the essive case marks a temporary state or role. kehotuksena and kehotuksina are its singular and plural essive forms derived from kehotus. kehotuksina is used when multiple exhortations are described or when something is viewed in the capacity of exhortations.

Usage examples:

Finnish: Keskustelun lopussa useat kohdat esitettiin kehotuksina toimia yhteisen hyvän puolesta.

Translation: At the end of the discussion, several points were presented as exhortations to act for the common good.

Finnish: Lainsäädäntöesitykset voidaan esittää kehotuksina, ei pakottavina säädöksinä.

Translation: Legislation proposals can be presented as exhortations, not as binding regulations.

Etymology and related forms:

kehotus means exhortation or urging, and the verb kehottaa means to urge or exhort. The term kehotuksina is therefore closely related to these forms and is part of a family of words used to describe rhetoric or persuasive language presented in a non-binding, advisory manner.