kurinalaisia

Kurinalaisia is the plural partitive form of the Finnish adjective kurinalainen. The word generally describes people who are characterized by discipline, order, and adherence to rules. As an adjective, kurinalainen modifies nouns, and in its partitive plural form kurinalaisia it appears in sentences where the object or a complement is in the partitive case, for example when referring to “kurinalaisia työntekijöitä” (disciplined workers) or “kurinalaisia tapoja” (disciplined habits). In everyday use, kurinalaisia functions primarily as an adjective rather than as a standalone noun.

Etymology and related terms: kurinalainen derives from the root kur, meaning discipline, control, or order, combined with the suffix -alainen, which forms adjectives describing characteristics or affiliation. The noun form kurinalaisuus denotes the quality or state of being disciplined, i.e., discipline or orderliness. The term sits within Finnish vocabulary that emphasizes self-control, routine, and compliance with rules.

Usage and nuances: kurinalaisia is commonly used in workplaces, educational settings, sports, and military or organizational contexts to describe people who are reliable, punctual, and systematic. The connotation is typically positive, highlighting dependability and self-discipline, though in some contexts it can imply rigidity or inflexibility if overemphasized. The word can occur in evaluative or descriptive passages, policy discussions about training and conduct, or character assessments.

See also: kurinalaisuus, kuri, kurinpitö, järjestelmällinen.