Jatkoajalla

Jatkoajalla is a Finnish adverb and noun meaning "in overtime" or "during extra time," typically used to describe the period that follows the regular game time when a winner has not yet been decided. The term is common in sports reporting and commentary, especially in ice hockey, football (soccer), basketball, and other time-based disciplines.

Etymology: It combines the prefix jatko- meaning "additional" or "further" with aika "time," plus the adessive suffix -lla indicating "in" or "at." The related noun jatkoaika denotes the overtime period itself and is often used in practical references to the extra time.

Usage: In Finnish sports journalism, you may see "jatkoajalla" in live updates or match summaries, e.g., "Ottelu on jatkoajalla" or "Joukkue ratkaisee voiton jatkoajalla." The expression can function in headlines and broadcasts to signal that the game continues beyond regulation. In non-sport contexts, the phrase is less common but can appear metaphorically to indicate an extension of a deadline or process.

See also: jatkoaika; lisäaika.