varusteisiin

Varusteisiin is the illative plural form of the Finnish noun varusteet, meaning equipment or gear. It is used to denote movement toward or inclusion within a set of equipment, or to refer to the equipment used for a specific activity. In constructions describing what is needed or worn for a task, varusteisiin is often used after a modifier indicating the activity, for example: "Hiihtoretken varusteisiin kuuluu lämmin takki, vedenpitävät kengät ja reppu." The illative may also appear with verbs of dressing or equipping, as in "Hän pukeutui varusteisiin ennen maastopyöräilyä" or "Opas tarkisti, että varusteisiin kuului kaikki tarvittava." Note that the form is specific to plural; singular illative is "varusteeseen" and nominative is "varusteet."

In terms of meaning, varusteisiin aligns with other terms such as varustus (outfit, gear) or välineet (tools, equipment), but usage can differ slightly: varusteisiin emphasizes the ensemble or set to be used for a task, while välineet focuses more on individual tools. The term is common in outdoor, sports, military, and work contexts.

English equivalents can be translated as "into the equipment" or, in context, "the gear for," as in "the skiing trip gear includes..." The phrase illustrates Finnish case usage and how illative marks focus or destination, rather than a standalone object.