kilpailusarjassa

Kilpailusarjassa is the inessive form of kilpailusarja, meaning "in the competition series." A kilpailusarja refers to a defined set of events or races that together form a season-long series within a sport, typically with an overall standings, points system, and prizes. The phrase kilpailusarjassa is used to describe participation in or placement within that series, for example when reporting results or scheduling events.

Usage examples are common in Finnish sports calendars, results reports, and media coverage. For instance, "Hän sijoittui kilpailusarjassa kolmanneksi" translates to "He finished third in the competition series." Sports often include multiple kilpailusarjat within a single event or season, such as separate divisions by age, skill level, or vehicle class, and statements about a competitor refer to the specific series in which they compete (kilpailusarjassa).

Grammatical note: The suffix -ssa marks the inessive case, indicating "in" or "within." Therefore, kilpailusarjassa can denote location ("in the competition series") or status ("competing in the competition series"). The term is primarily used in Finnish-language sport contexts; outside of sports, kilpailusarja is less common, though the base meaning remains "a series of competitions."