laseissa

Laseissa is a Finnish grammatical form that functions as the inessive plural of the noun lasi (glass or glassware). It translates roughly to “in the glasses” and is used to describe something located inside multiple glass containers, such as a set of drinking glasses or other glass vessels.

Linguistic background and formation: Finnish marks location in the inessive case with the suffix -ssa/-ssä. When the noun is plural, the suffix attaches to the plural stem, producing forms like laseissa for the plural inessive of lasi. This form contrasts with lasissa (in the glass, singular) and with other cases that express movement toward (laseihin) or possession (laseista, of the glasses). The exact spelling of inessive forms depends on the stem and vowel harmony rules of Finnish.

Usage and context: Laseissa appears in everyday language when speakers reference items inside multiple glasses or glassware. It is common in descriptions of tablesettings, food and drink presentations, or situations where several glasses contain something, such as ice, beverages, or decorations.

See also: Finnish grammar, inessive case, plural forms in Finnish.

Note: As a single form within the language, laseissa is not a standalone concept apart from the noun it derives from; its significance lies in indicating location inside multiple glass containers.