Etuuksien

Etuuksien is a Finnish term formed as the genitive plural of etuus, meaning benefits, advantages, or entitlements. In use, etuuksien denotes “of the benefits” or the benefits’ scope and is commonly found in policy, legal, and organizational language. The base noun etuus can refer to a concrete entitlement or a general benefit, including social security benefits, employment perks, or program privileges.

Usage and scope: Etuuksien appears in contexts relating to welfare, employment, and program features. For example, “Sosiaali- ja terveydenhuollon etuuksien piiri on laajentunut” describes an expansion of the scope of social and health care benefits. “Yrityksen etuuksien paketti” refers to a company’s benefits package. “Etuuksien määrän muutos” points to changes in the amount or level of benefits. In general, etuuksien is used when discussing the attributes, coverage, or funding of benefits rather than the benefits themselves as standalone items.

Relation to other terms: Etuuksien contrasts with etuudet, the nominative plural that denotes the benefits themselves. The genitive plural suffix -ien marks possession or association, enabling phrases such as “etuuksien piirii” or “etuuksien rakenne.”

See also: Etuudet, sosiaaliturva, etuusjärjestelmät.