perusteita

Perusteita is the partitive plural form of the Finnish noun peruste, meaning foundation, basis, or justification. In Finnish, perusteita is used when the amount or scope of grounds or reasons is indefinite or partial. The corresponding nominative plural is perusteet, the genitive is perusteiden, and the partitive form is common in sentences that express “grounds for” or “basis for” something.

Usage and sense

Perusteita appears in contexts where one discusses justification, justification in decision-making, or supporting arguments. It is frequently found in legal, administrative, and academic language, as well as in everyday discourse. Related concepts include peruste (basis or foundation), perusteet (grounds in a more definite plural), and perustelu (reasoning or justification), which is often used when articulating a specific justification.

Examples

Meillä ei ole perusteita epäillä hänen hyvää intentiotaan. (We have no grounds to doubt his good intentions.)

Nämä tiedot antavat perusteita muutokselle. (These data provide grounds for the change.)

Päätöksen perusteet on esitettävä kirjallisesti. (The grounds for the decision must be presented in writing.)

Etymology and related terms

Peruste derives from the Finnish concept of a base or foundation. Related words include perusteet (grounds) and perustelu (justification or reasoning). The term contrasts with more concrete, definite grounds (perusteet) in formal contexts where specificity is required.

See also

Peruste, perusteet, perustelu, perustella, perustua.