leikkinä
Leikkinä is a Finnish word form meaning “as a game” or “for play.” It is the essive form of the noun leikki (play, game) and is used to indicate that an action, role, or situation is temporary, playful, or not intended to be taken seriously. In practice, leikkinä is used to describe activities performed for fun, in pretend scenarios, or as demonstrations rather than as serious conduct.
Etymology and grammar: Leikkinä is built from leikki plus the essive suffix -nä, which marks a temporary
Usage and nuance: Leikkinä often appears when adults or teachers want to frame an exercise, game, or
- Tämä harjoitus tehtiin leikkinä, jotta lapset oppisivat sääntöjä. (This exercise was done as a game to
- Teimme tämän leikkinä, ei vakavasti. (We did this as a game, not seriously.)