pohjaiset

Pohjaiset is the plural form of the Finnish adjective pohjainen, meaning based on, grounded in, or founded on. It is used to describe things that derive their basis from a specific source, principle, or data. In practice it appears most often in technical, academic, or policy language, where it qualifies nouns such as väitteet (claims), lähteet (sources), ohjeet (instructions), or menetelmät (methods). The term is Finnish and is primarily used in Finnish-language texts.

Etymology and form: pohjainen comes from pohja, meaning base or foundation, with the adjectival suffix -inen. In the common plural, adjectives take the form pohjaiset to agree with plural nouns. Finnish adjectives are declined for number and case, so pohjaiset occurs whenever the noun it modifies is plural.

Usage notes: pohjaiset is predominantly an attributive adjective and typically precedes the noun it describes (pohjaiset väitteet, pohjaiset lähteet). It can be used with many kinds of nouns to indicate basis or origin, including data, theory, or procedures. It is not typically used as a standalone noun.

Translations and equivalents: In English, pohjaiset is usually rendered as based on or grounded in when describing concepts. The exact phrasing depends on context, for example pohjaiset lähteet can be translated as sources based on (or grounded in) prior data or research.

See also: pohja; peruste; perustuva; perustaa.