lukuina

Lukuina is a Finnish adverb meaning “in numbers” or “as figures.” It is used to indicate that information is presented numerically rather than described in words, and it often appears in statistical, financial, and scientific writing as well as in journalism.

The term is commonly employed when precise figures are important or when data are being contrasted with qualitative descriptions. In practice, lukuina signals that the reader should interpret the following statement as a numeric value or set of values, typically drawn from measurements, calculations, or official statistics. It is most frequently found in formal contexts such as reports, dashboards, and data-driven articles.

Examples of usage include presenting totals, counts, or rates: “Kävijämäärä kasvoi, lukuina 1 250 000 tänä vuonna.” or “Tulot olivat 2,3 miljoonaa euroa, lukuina selvästi suuremmat kuin viime vuonna.” In both cases the sentence emphasizes numerical data rather than qualitative judgment.

Lukuina contrasts with expressions like sanoin or kirjallisesti, which would emphasize narrative or descriptive presentation. The form is tied to the Finnish noun luku (number, figure) and serves to direct the reader’s attention to quantitative information. While common in official and analytic writing, lukuina may sound overly formal in casual prose and is typically restricted to contexts where numeric precision is relevant.

See also: luku, numero, tilastotiede, raportointi.