tekstiurit
Tekstiurit is a term used in the study of online discourse to describe ritualized, formulaic patterns of text-based communication in Finnish-speaking digital communities. The concept refers to the typical sequence of moves that recurring messages use to signal politeness, establish group norms, and facilitate clear coordination among participants.
The word tekstiurit combines teksti (text) with a suffix -uri, used in some coinages to denote an
Tekstiurit are characterized by recurring openings and closings, explicit statements of purpose, hedges, and expressions of
Functions include signaling politeness and face-work, indicating belonging to a community, smoothing requests and disagreements, and
Example: a typical Finnish tekstiuri might begin with "Hei kaikille," state the request succinctly, include a
See also: Politeness theory; discourse markers; formulaic language; online communities; computer-mediated communication.