rahoittajina

Rahoittajina is a Finnish phrase meaning “as funders” or “in the role of financiers.” It is formed from the noun rahoittaja (financier or sponsor) with the suffix -ina, which marks a function or role. The form is used in plural to refer to multiple funders, particularly in formal texts such as project descriptions, funding announcements, and academic writings, where the text identifies who provided financial support.

Rahoittajina is typically used with verbs that describe actions by those funders or with sentences that state the entities responsible for funding. For example: “Rahoittajina toimivat kaupungin lisäksi useat yksityiset tahot.” or “Rahoittajina olivat sekä julkiset että yksityiset toimijat.” These constructions emphasize the role of the listed parties as the sources of funding rather than their other attributes.

Etymology and related forms: The word derives from rahoittaja (financier/sponsor) with the role-marking suffix -ina, a pattern used to form nouns denoting function or position. The singular counterpart is rahoittajana meaning “as a funder,” while rahoittajina refers to multiple funders. Related terms include rahoitus (funding), rahoittaminen (funding provision or financing), and rahoittaja (financier).

Usage context: Rahoittajina is common in formal communications, such as grant proposals, research project reports, corporate sponsorship statements, and policy documents. It helps attribute support clearly and succinctly, aligning with Finnish writing conventions that emphasize precise specification of funding sources and roles.

See also: rahoitus, rahoittaja, rahoittaminen.