Nimikkeittäin

Nimikkeittäin is a Finnish adverb meaning “by item” or “itemized,” used to describe presenting information divided into individual items based on their nimike. In practice, it indicates that data, costs, or entries are shown as separate line items rather than as a single aggregate total. The term is common in administrative and financial contexts, such as accounting, budgeting, invoicing, and procurement, where clarity and traceability require a breakdown by item name, designation, or description.

The concept relies on nimike, which denotes a label or item name, and nimikkeistö, a nomenclature or list of items. The suffix -ittäin conveys the manner or distribution, so nimikkeittäin points to an arrangement by item. Nimikkeittäin is often seen in phrases like erittely nimikkeittäin (itemized breakdown) or tilinpäätös nimikkeittäin eritelty (financial statements itemized by nimike). It is typically used in formal Finnish documentation and a variety of administrative reports to facilitate auditing, analysis, and control.

See also: nimike, nimikkeistö, erittely, tilinpäätös, budjetointi.