leikkipaikkoina
Leikkipaikkoina is the plural essive form of leikkipaikka in Finnish, meaning “as playgrounds” or “in the capacity of playgrounds.” The essive case expresses a temporary or functional state, so leikkipaikkoina is used to describe spaces that are designated for children’s play. In planning and public administration, the term signals the intended use of various sites as playgrounds, even if they are parts of larger areas such as parks, courtyards, or schoolyards.
Uses and contexts often include residential neighborhoods, public parks, school environments, and mixed-use developments. Leikkipaikat may
Relation to related terms: leikkipuisto is the common noun for a playground itself, while leikkipaikkoina emphasizes