normaalissa

Normaalissa is a Finnish grammatical form meaning “in the normal state” or “under normal conditions.” It is the inessive singular form of the adjective normaali and is used to describe something that is functioning ordinarily or is within standard parameters.

In Finnish, adjectives agree with the noun they modify in number and case. The base form normaali becomes normaalissa when used in the inessive case, for example to say that something is in a normal condition. The plural form inessive would be normaalisissa. Common contexts for normaalissa include everyday language as well as technical, medical, or scientific writing, such as describing equipment, patient status, or measurement ranges.

Etymology and related terms: normaali derives from norma (standard) and has cognates in many European languages that trace back to Latin norma. The word forms part of a family describing standard or typical states. A related noun is normaalisuus, used to refer to normality in a general sense.

Usage tips: normaalissa is typically used with nouns like tila (state), kunto (condition), or rajoissa (within limits). Examples include: “Laite toimii normaalissa tilassa.” and “Tulokset olivat normaalissa rajoissa.” In contrast, phrases using abnormal or deviating states use different forms such as epänormaali or normaalista poikkeava.

See also: normaali, normaalisuus, normal (in other languages).