narratiivina

narratiivina is a Finnish expression used to indicate that something is presented or interpreted "as a narrative." The form is the translative case of the noun narratiivi (narrative) and is commonly used in literary, media, and discourse-analytic contexts to mark function or stance rather than content type alone.

In practice, narratiivina describes how events are organized and conveyed: with a sequence of episodes, characters, cause-and-effect, and a particular narrative voice or focalization. It contrasts with other presentation modes such as expository, argumentative, or documentary discourse, which foreground facts and analysis rather than story-like structuring.

Usage and interpretation: Analysts may refer to a text as "narratiivina" to indicate that the construction invites readers to interpret events through a narrative frame, potentially affecting perceived reliability, tempo, and emotional engagement. The term is common in Finnish narratology, literary criticism, and media studies, and is often found in discussions of how different media adapt narratives.

Etymology and related terms: derived from narratiivi "narrative" with the translative suffix -ina, producing "narratiivina" = "as a narrative." Related concepts include narratology, focalization, plot, tempo, and point of view. See also: narratology, narrative theory, focalization, plot.