Epäkohdista

Epäkohdista is a Finnish noun phrase used to refer to issues, deficiencies, or irregularities in a system, procedure, organization, or event. The term is common in official reports, journalism, and public discourse when discussing areas that require attention or corrective action.

Etymology and form: The base word epäkohda/epäkohta denotes an irregularity or defect; epäkohdista is the plural form used with certain grammatical constructions to indicate “about the issues” or “of the issues.” In practice, it appears in phrases such as epäkohdista puhuttaessa or käsitellään epäkohdista, and in titles like “Raportti epäkohdista” (report on the issues).

Contexts and nuance: The term covers a range from minor mistakes to systemic flaws. It is used in public administration, audits, quality control, corporate governance, and media coverage. The plural form emphasizes multiple concerns rather than a single defect.

Relation to related terms: Epäkohdista is related to epäkohta (an irregularity or defect), puute (shortcoming), virhe (error), and poikkeama (deviation). While epäkohta often denotes a concrete fault, epäkohdista tends to refer to a set of issues discussed or analyzed in a broader context.

See also: epäkohta, puute, virhe, poikkeama, tilintarkastus, laadunvarmistus.