Humanisoitu

Humanisoitu is a Finnish adjective meaning “humanized” or “made to be more human,” formed from the verb humanisoida (to humanize). It is used to describe objects, systems, or practices designed to be more user-friendly, empathic, or human-centered.

Etymology and usage notes: The term derives from the English word humanize through Finnish linguistic adaptation. The past participle form humanisoitu modifies nouns, and common noun phrases include humanisoitu järjestelmä (a humanized system) or humanisoitu käyttöliittymä (a humanized user interface).

Usage contexts: In information technology, services, workplace design, and cultural discourse, humanisoitu describes approaches that emphasize human factors, readability, accessibility, and emotional resonance. It often signals a shift away from purely procedural or technical methods toward more humane, relatable solutions.

Linguistic notes: The term is relatively new in standard Finnish and is frequently viewed as a loanword-based formation. Synonyms include inhimillistää and inhimillinen, though the latter more commonly means “humane” or “human-like.” In contemporary media and IT contexts, humanisoida/humanisoitu is more widely used to describe user-centered or user-friendly design.

Examples: Uusi käyttöliittymä on humanisoitu, jolloin se on helpommin lähestyttävä käyttäjille. Palvelun humanisoitu muoto korostaa ihmisläheistä tukea ja selkeää viestintää.

See also: inhimillistäminen, inhimillinen, humanize.