motiedostoihin

Motiedostoihin is a Finnish term that appears mainly in informal or niche contexts to refer to a collection of motivation-related documents stored as files. The exact sense of the phrase can vary, and it is not a standard entry in Finnish dictionaries.

Etymology and form: The word is a compound built from moti- (short for motivaatio, motivation) and tiedostoihin, the illative plural form of tiedosto, meaning a file or document. Therefore motiedostoihin can be understood as “to the motivation files” or “into the motivation documents,” indicating a destination or collection of such materials.

Usage and context: The expression is often used in discussions about applications for study, work, or programs where a candidate gathers material intended to show motivation. Materials might include statements of purpose, letters of motivation, personal statements, or project descriptions. Because the term is not standardized, speakers may also refer to these materials with more common phrases such as motivaatioasiakirjat, motivaatioselosteet, or hakemukseen liittyvät asiakirjat. In practice, motiedostoihin might denote either a physical folder, a digital directory, or a conceptual set of documents prepared for an application.

Practical notes: For clarity, especially in formal writing, it is advisable to use explicit terms such as motivational documents or motivation letters rather than relying on motiedostoihin. The term is largely found in student forums, informal communications, or discussions about organizing application materials.

See also: Motivaatio, Tiedosto, Hakemusasiakirjat, Motivaatioasiakirjat.