Kuvaussana

Kuvaussana is a Finnish term referring to a word used to describe or identify an image, photograph, or other visual media. It functions as a descriptor in metadata, captions, or search indices, helping users find and understand visual content. The term is common in contexts such as digital asset management, image archives, and social media, where images are tagged with descriptive terms.

Etymology and scope: The word is a compound of kuva (image, picture) and sana (word), reflecting its role as a descriptor for visual material. Its exact usage varies by institution and user practice; in some cases kuvaussana is used interchangeably with avainsana (keyword) or tag, while in others it may refer more specifically to descriptive rather than categorizing terms.

Usage: In practice, kuvaussanat are the descriptive terms attached to an image—for example, koira, metsä, talvi—that aid in searching and filtering. They can appear in captions, file metadata, or tag lists, and they contribute to accessibility when used as alt text or descriptive captions for screen readers.

Relation to other terms: The concept overlaps with avainsana and tag, and may be distinguished from kuvausteksti (caption or description) in some contexts. While kuvaussana emphasizes the descriptive keywords, additional text may provide more narrative context.

See also: avainsana, tag, kuvaus, kuvapalvelut, kuvagalleria.