Julkisilla

Julkisilla is the plural adessive form of the Finnish adjective julkinen, meaning “public.” In Finnish, adjectives agree with the nouns they modify in number and case, so when the noun is plural and in the adessive case (indicating location or context, roughly “on/at/in”), the form becomes julkisilla. It is not a standalone lexical item but a grammatical form used in phrases describing public places, contexts or facilities.

The corresponding singular form is julkisella (on/at a public [place]), while the plural form julkisilla is used with plural nouns in the adessive, for example julkisilla paikoilla (at public places), julkisilla tiloilla (in public premises), or julkisilla liikennevälineillä (on public transport vehicles). This construction is common in regulatory, safety, and accessibility contexts, as well as in everyday speech.

Usage notes include that julkisilla typically accompanies nouns referring to spaces, facilities or contexts that are open to the general public. It can be used to describe rules, conditions or actions appropriate to public environments, such as safety guidelines or behavioral expectations. For example, “Julkisilla paikoilla on noudatettava sääntöjä” means “In public places, rules must be followed,” and “Julkisilla liikennevälineillä matkustaminen on suositeltavaa” means “Traveling by public transport is recommended.” Related forms include julkinen (public) and phrases like julkisuus (publicity).