konttoreina

Konttoreina is the plural essive form of konttori in Finnish, meaning “as offices” or “in the form of offices.” It is used to describe spaces, buildings, or facilities that function as offices.

In Finnish grammar, the essive case marks a temporary state or a role. The singular form is konttorina, and the plural form is konttoreina. Consequently, konttoreina denotes a space or place that is used as offices, a usage common in real estate descriptions, urban planning, and architectural commentary.

Konttoreina tends to appear when describing how a space is used rather than its original purpose. It can indicate current or proposed arrangements, such as a building repurposed for office use or a set of rooms designated for office functions within a larger complex.

Examples:

- Rakennus on muokattu konttoreina. (The building has been converted into offices.)

- Vanhan tehdasrakennuksen konttoreina toimivat tilat ovat vuokrattuja. (The spaces in the old factory building that operate as offices are rented out.)

Etymology and related terminology:

Konttori is a native Finnish word for an office or workroom. Konttoreina is formed with the essive plural suffix -ina, indicating the role or state of being offices. Related terms include konttori (office) and the broader concept of the essive case in Finnish grammar.