laskintoja

Laskintoja is a Finnish noun that can refer to devices or tools used for calculation. In modern standard Finnish, the term is uncommon as a general reference to calculators; more typical words are laskimet, the plural of laskin (calculator), or kalkulaattorit for electronic calculators. When laskintoja appears, it is usually in historical or broad, non-technical contexts that discuss a range of calculating instruments rather than a specific product category.

Usage and scope

Laskintoja may be used to describe multiple calculating implements across different eras, including counting boards, abaci, slide rules, mechanical calculators, and electronic devices. The term tends to be encountered in older texts, dictionaries, or discussions about the history of computation rather than in everyday modern language.

Relationship to related terms

- Laskin: a single calculator.

- Laskimet: calculators (plural).

- Kalkulaattori: calculator (often used for electronic or modern devices). The choice between laskin/laskimet and kalkulaattori reflects a distinction between everyday language and more technical or contemporary usage.

See also

Laskin, Kalkulaattori.