Kohtaista

Kohtaista is a Finnish adjective meaning relevant or pertinent, used to describe information, guidance, or content that applies to a specific matter. It is formed from the noun kohta, meaning point or context, with the adjectival suffix -ista to indicate relation to a topic. The common inflected form in many constructions is kohtaista, which is used before a following noun in partitive or other cases.

In practice, kohtaista is frequent in formal and professional language. It appears in policy documents, official guidelines, manuals, and customer communications to mark material as applicable to the issue at hand. Typical collocations include kohtaista tietoa (relevant information) and kohtaista ohjeistusta (appropriate guidance). The word emphasizes applicability rather than generality, helping readers focus on content that matters for a given subject.

Usage notes and nuance: kohtaista is preferred when a text aims to steer attention to information that should be considered in a particular context. It is commonly contrasted with more general terms and is a standard tool in bureaucratic, legal, and instructional writing to convey relevance and usefulness of the material presented.

See also: kohta (point, context), kohtainen (related but distinct meaning, depending on context). In Finnish usage, muita ilmaisutapoja describing relevance or applicability may be chosen to fit the formality and precision required in a given document.