Hakusessa

Hakusessa is a Finnish term that means “in search of” or “in demand.” It is formed from the noun haku (search, request) with the inessive suffix -ssa, producing hakusessa. The word describes a state related to seeking something or someone, and it is most commonly used as a predicative phrase with olla (to be).

Usage and meaning

In everyday language hakusessa often conveys that something or someone is actively being sought after. It can describe a person who is in demand on the job market, or a project, product, or service that is actively being looked for or requested. Examples include: Hän on hakusessa, meaning “He/She is in demand” or “He/She is sought after.” Koodareita on hakusessa translates as “Coders are in demand.” The phrase can also appear in marketing or recruitment contexts, where it signals that employers or clients are looking for particular skills or profiles.

Grammatical notes

Hakusessa functions as a predicative adjective or participle in sentences with olla. It can modify singular or plural subjects through standard Finnish agreement, as in Koodareita on hakusessa. Related forms derive from the same root, such as haku (a search, application), hakea (to search or apply), and hakija (applicant).

Context and translations

The sense of hakusessa ranges from “in search of” in neutral statements to the idiomatic “in demand” in recruitment or market language. In translation, it is often rendered as in demand or sought after, depending on the context.

See also

Haku, hakea, hakija, hakeminen.