otsikoina

Otsikoina is the translative plural form of the Finnish noun otsikko, meaning title or headline. The form literally conveys the idea of something being used “as headlines” or “as titles.” In Finnish grammar, the translative -na/-nä indicates a change of state or role, so otsikoina signals that content is presented in the capacity of headings.

Usage and context: Otsikoina is commonly found in journalism, publishing, information design, and web content organization, where texts are structured with main titles (pääotsikot) and subheadings (alaotsikot). It is typically used to describe how several elements function as headings rather than as ordinary text, and it can appear in descriptions of layout or editorial decisions.

Examples of use: A report or document might describe its structure by saying that several sections were presented otsikoina (as headlines), helping readers skim the content. Another common formulation is to refer to multiple pieces of content as otsikoina when listing them under headings or in a navigation menu, e.g., erilliset osiot olivat otsikoina.

Relation to related forms: The singular counterpart is otsikkona, used when referring to a single heading. Otsikoina emphasizes the role of multiple elements as headings, and it is often paired with terms for hierarchy, such as pääotsikot and alaotsikot, to discuss how information is organized.