Nykyaikaistettu

Nykyaikaistettu is a Finnish adjective meaning modernized or updated to reflect the present era. It is formed from nykyaika (the modern age) and the verb nykyaikaistaa (to modernize). The ending -ettu or -ttu marks the past passive participle, so nykyaikaistettu literally denotes something that has been made modern.

The term is used across domains to describe objects, systems, or practices that have been brought up to current standards. For example, nykyaikaistettu rakennus refers to a building whose infrastructure, energy systems, accessibility, and safety features have been upgraded; nykyaikaistettu ohjelmisto is software updated with modern interfaces, cloud compatibility, and security; nykyaikaistettu hallinto or palvelut refers to administrative processes or services modernized to improve efficiency and digital access.

In public discourse, the concept is tied to broader trends in modernization, digitalization, and standardization. It often implies not only technological upgrades but also changes in workflow, governance, and user experience. The term is neutral and commonly used in policy papers, corporate reports, and media articles.

Related terms include modernisointi (modernization) and digitalisaatio (digitalization).