laatuissa

Laatuissa is a Finnish word formed from the noun laatu, which means quality or standard. It represents the inessive plural form, corresponding to a sense like “in the qualities” or “in the realm of qualities.” In ordinary Finnish usage, such a form is uncommon outside linguistic or grammatical discussions, and it is rarely found in everyday writing or speech.

Etymology and grammar: The form is built by adding the Finnish inessive plural suffix -issa to the stem laatu. Finnish inflection features many case endings, including inessive -issa for plural subjects or contexts involving location or state. Because of its technical and highly inflected nature, laatuissa appears mostly in explanations of morphology or in dictionaries illustrating case endings rather than in typical prose.

Usage: In practical terms, speakers are more likely to use the base noun laatu or the adjective laatuinen (meaning “of quality” or “high-quality”). When laatuissa does occur, it is typically within discussions of Finnish grammar, linguistic analysis, or theoretical descriptions that address how multiple qualities can be expressed grammatically. It is not a common component of standard everyday language.

See also: laatu, laadukas, laadullinen. These related terms cover the core concept of quality in Finnish, including the noun, common adjectival form, and the broader notion of quality-related characteristics.