nollassa

Nollassa is a Finnish term formed from the noun nolla (zero) with the inessive suffix -ssa, meaning "in zero" or "at zero." It functions as an adverbial or predicative expression describing a state or value equal to zero. The form is primarily colloquial and appears in everyday speech as well as media reporting.

In usage, nollassa describes quantities, scores, or measurements that have a value of zero. Examples include sports commentary, where tilanne on nollassa means the score is 0–0; a bank statement showing returns are nollassa; or a data set where the observed value is nollassa. In programming or data processing, arvo on nollassa can describe a variable equal to zero, though more technical phrasing such as arvo on nolla is also common.

Nollassa is not a formal technical term with a strict definition; rather, it is part of colloquial Finnish. Its tone is casual and typically used in spoken language and non-technical writing. For formal contexts, speakers may opt for more precise wording such as nolla (zero) or specify the exact value, e.g., 0, or use constructions that indicate a zero state.

Etymology: nollassa is formed from nolla plus the inessive suffix -ssa, indicating a location within or a state at zero.