Aikataulun

Aikataulun is the genitive singular form of aikataulu, a Finnish noun meaning timetable or schedule. A timetable is a plan that lists times for events, such as train departures and arrivals, bus services, class periods, or television programming. The term is commonly used in travel, education, and media contexts to refer to the set of times that governs an activity or service.

Etymology and usage: aikataulu is a compound of aika (time) and taulu (board or panel), literally describing a “time board.” In Finnish grammar, aikataulun signals possession or relation, as in phrases like aikataulun mukaan (according to the timetable) or aikataulun muutos (a change to the timetable). The form is used when referring to a specific timetable, and it often appears in notices, announcements, and instructions related to schedules.

Examples of use: Juna saapuu aikataulun mukaan. (The train arrives according to the timetable.) Muistathan tarkistaa aikataulun muutokset ennen matkaa. (Remember to check for timetable changes before your trip.) Aikataulun laatiminen on tärkeää palvelun sujuvuuden kannalta. (Creating a timetable is important for the smooth operation of a service.)

In Finnish, plural forms such as aikataulut refer to multiple schedules, while aikataulun addresses a single, specific timetable.