naapureina
Naapureina is a Finnish linguistic form that expresses the sense “as neighbors” or “in the role of neighbors.” It is derived from the noun naapuri (neighbor) and is used with plural subjects in sentences that describe a state or role of people acting as neighbors. In Finnish grammar, the essive case marks states of being or temporary roles, and naapureina represents the plural form of this case for naapuri. The term appears mainly in grammars, dictionaries, and language-learning materials as an example of Finnish case morphology rather than as an independent lexical item.
Usage of naapureina is uncommon in everyday speech and is primarily encountered in instructional contexts that
Relationship to related forms: the singular counterpart is naapurina, meaning “as a neighbor.” Naapureina is part