ohjaimissa

ohjaimissa is a Finnish word meaning “in the controls” or “at the controls.” It is the inessive plural form of ohjain (controller, control device) and is used to denote that someone or something is operating a device, system, or situation. In literal contexts it describes the act of handling a machine or vehicle; in figurative use it indicates leadership or responsibility for a process or outcome.

The phrase is common in everyday language, media, and literature for signaling who is currently in charge or guiding events. Examples include kapteeni on ohjaimissa (the captain is at the controls) to indicate the person in command, and projekti on ohjaimissa to suggest that a project is under active management.

Etymology and usage notes: ohjaimissa derives from ohjain plus the plural inessive suffix -issa. Related terms include ohjaus (control or steering) and ohjain (controller or input device). The expression is neutral in tone and widely understood in Finnish, suitable for descriptive writing as well as journalism.

See also: ohjaus, ohjain.