kuritusta
Kuritus is a Finnish noun that refers to discipline or punishment. It is derived from the verb kurittaa, meaning to punish or discipline, and from the noun kuri, which denotes order or discipline. The term covers a range of meanings from corrective actions intended to enforce rules to the broader concept of chastisement in moral, religious, or legal contexts. The form kuritusta is the partitive/genitive form used when referring to punishment as an object, for example in phrases like lapsen kuritusta (the child’s punishment).
Usage and contexts vary. Historically, kuritus has been associated with physical punishment in upbringing, schooling, and
Religious and literary contexts frequently employ kuritus to denote divine chastisement or moral correction. It can