verkkopuheessa
Verkkopuheessa is a Finnish term describing language used in online communication. It covers interactions on social media, forums, chat, messaging apps, blogs, and comment sections. In linguistics, verkkopuheessa refers to the registers, styles, and norms that arise in digital environments, and to how online discourse differs from offline speech.
Features commonly found in verkkopuheessa include informal tone, brevity, and immediacy; frequent use of abbreviations and
Functions of online speech in this register include signaling stance, building solidarity, coordinating actions, and managing
Variation is common: language use differs across age groups, regions, and discourse communities, and platform-specific norms
History and research emphasize the growth of online Finnish since the 1990s, with moderation and platform design