tasoissa

Tasoissa is a Finnish word that functions as the inessive plural form of taso, meaning level, standard, or parity. The form conveys a state in which several entities share the same level or are on equal footing. In English, it can be translated as “on equal terms” or “at the same level,” depending on the context.

Etymology and morphology: Taso is the base noun. The suffix -ssa marks the inessive case, indicating “in” or “on.” In the plural, the ending becomes -issa, yielding tasoissa for “in the levels” or, more broadly, a state of equality among multiple items or groups.

Usage: The term appears mainly in Finnish-language texts to highlight equality or parity. In sports journalism, tasoissa describes situations where teams or players have equal scores or standings. In economic, statistical, or comparative discussions, it can indicate parity between indicators, groups, or options. It is typically found in formal or semi-formal writing rather than everyday casual conversation.

Grammatical notes: As an inessive plural form, tasoissa governs plural subjects. The corresponding singular form tasossa means “in the level” for a single level or state, while tasoissa extends the sense to multiple levels or to a generalized state of equality.

See also: taso (level, standard), tasoitus (adjustment, handicap), tasapeli (draw), tasaisia (comparable).