saunoissa

Saunoissa is a Finnish word meaning "in the saunas." It is the inessive plural form of sauna. In Finnish grammar, the inessive case marks location and is translated as "in" or "inside." The singular form is saunassa ("in the sauna"), while the plural form is saunoissa ("in the saunas"). The plural inessive suffix is -issa/-issä.

Usage of saunoissa appears in descriptive or narrative contexts where multiple saunas are referenced, such as in a spa complex, a house with several sauna rooms, or when discussing several facilities. It indicates being inside more than one sauna rather than just one.

Examples:

- Olimme saunoissa koko illan. (We were in the saunas all evening.)

- Meidän seurueemme kävi useissa saunoissa. (Our group visited several saunas.)

Cultural context: The sauna is a prominent element of Finnish culture, and Finnish place names or descriptions often use location cases like saunoissa to specify where activities take place. Understanding saunoissa helps in reading travel writing, guides, and everyday conversation about sauna visits.

See also: Sauna, Finnish grammar, Inessive case.

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