Avaukset

Avaukset is a Finnish noun meaning openings or beginnings, the plural of avaus. It is derived from the verb avata, “to open,” and is used in a range of contexts to denote the initial part or entry of something rather than the whole.

In general usage, avaukset refers to the opening portion of a process, event, or activity. This can include the opening moves of a game, the opening segment of a program, or the early phase of a project or investigation. The term is common in both formal and informal writing whenever the emphasis is on what starts something rather than what follows.

In games and sports, avaukset frequently appear in the sense of opening moves or opening sequences. In chess, for example, avaukset describe the initial moves and the theoretical lines associated with them. The term is used to discuss strategy and planning at the outset of play, often alongside more specific names for particular openings.

In public events and presentations, avaukset denote the opening remarks, introductions, or ceremonial start of the occasion. They set the agenda and welcome participants, establishing context for what follows. Similarly, in project planning or research, avaukset describe the early stage or kickoff activities that frame subsequent work.

The word is a versatile term in Finnish, adaptable to describing beginnings across diverse domains. It is often paired with context-specific qualifiers (such as “turnauksen avaukset” or “tilaisuuden avaukset”) to clarify what is being opened or initiated. See also avaus, the singular form.