laatijoina

Laatijoina is a Finnish linguistic and administrative term that refers to people who draft, compose, or edit a text or document. It is formed from the noun laatija, meaning a drafter, editor, or compiler, with the essive plural suffix -ina/-inä, which expresses “in the capacity of” or “as.” Thus laatijoina translates roughly to “as drafters/editors” or “in the role of drafters.”

Usage and meaning

In formal writing, laatijoina is used to designate the individuals responsible for drafting or compiling a document. It often appears in reports, legislative or project documents, and official communications to indicate who prepared the text or participated in its drafting. The construction emphasizes the role or function of the people rather than their personal authorship. It is distinct from terms like kirjoittajina (as writers) or toimittajina (as editors), which highlight broader or different aspects of text production.

Morphology and grammar

Laatijoina is the plural essive form of laatija. The essive case expresses a state or role, so laatijoina answers questions like “in what capacity?” or “as whom?” in a sentence. For example: “Raportin laatijoina toimivat projektipäällikkö Laura Niemi ja tiedonhallinnan asiantuntija Mikko Lehtonen,” meaning “Acting as the drafters of the report are project manager Laura Niemi and information management expert Mikko Lehtonen.”

Related terms

- Laatija: drafter, editor, compiler (agent noun)

- Kirjoittaja: writer

- Toimittaja: editor, publisher

- Laativat: they draft (verb form)

See also

Finnish grammar (essive case), professional roles in document production.