paikallisina
Paikallisina is the translative plural form of the Finnish adjective paikallinen, meaning "local." It is used to express "as locals" or "in the capacity of locals." In Finnish grammar, the translative case marks a change of state, role, or identity, and it is commonly used with adjectives to describe people or groups in terms of their local status within a certain context. The form paikallisina is used with plural nouns, while the singular translative would be paikallisena (e.g., paikallinen oppaana, "as a local guide").
Usage of paikallisina often appears in ethnographic, sociological, and travel writing, where a distinction is made
In sum, paikallisina is a grammatically specific way to indicate that someone or a group is acting