Aikansa

Aikansa is a Finnish noun form meaning "its time" or "one's own time," derived from the word aika (time) with the third-person possessive suffix -nsa. It is primarily used in idiomatic and proverbial language rather than as a freely standing noun.

The most well-known usage is in the fixed expression aikansa kutakin, which translates roughly as "to each their own time" or "there is a season for everything." The phrase captures the idea that different tasks and moments arrive when appropriate, and that timing matters in life, work, and events. In everyday speech, aikansa can appear in longer constructions that emphasize timing, such as kaikella on aikansa, meaning "everything has its time" or "there is a proper time for everything."

Etymologically, aikansa illustrates Finnish word formation with the base aika and the possessive suffix, producing a form that refers to the time belonging to someone or something. Grammatically, aikansa functions as a noun in the possessive construction and is most familiar to speakers through its proverbs and common sayings.

Culturally, the expression reflects a broader Finnish emphasis on patience, seasonal cycles, and acting at the appropriate moment. It is commonly encountered in literature, journalism, and everyday conversation as a reminder that timing can determine success and appropriateness of actions.

See also: Finnish proverbs, time in Finnish language.