perusasioihin

Perusasioihin is a Finnish expression meaning “to the basics” or “to the essential matters.” It is formed from the noun perusasia (basic matter, fundamental issue) with the illative plural suffix, and is used to indicate turning attention toward fundamental points rather than details. The form reflects a focus on core elements that are considered prerequisites for understanding or decision-making.

In usage, perusasioihin signals a prioritization of essential content. It is common in education, management, politics, and journalism when summarizing, planning, or emphasizing what must be understood before addressing more complex topics. It can appear in sentences such as “Palaa perusasioihin” (return to the basics) or “Keskitytään perusasioihin” (let us focus on the fundamentals).

The term is closely related to perusasiat (the basics) and to other idiomatic phrases that direct attention to core issues. It appears in both formal and informal discourse, including teaching materials, policy discussions, and editorial writing, where a concise appeal to essentials helps structure argumentation or instruction.

Etymology and grammar: perusasioihin is the illative plural form of perusasia (basic matter, fundamental issue). The component perus- means “basic,” and asia means “matter/issue.” The illative plural ending conveys direction toward multiple matters, yielding the sense of moving into or focusing on the basic issues.