Paikanumeron

Paikanumeron is the genitive singular form of paikanumero, a Finnish compound noun meaning seat number or place number. It is used to refer to the specific identifier assigned to a seat or position on a ticket, reservation, or seating chart. The concept is common in contexts where assigned seating is used, such as theaters, cinemas, sports venues, public transport, conferences, and cruise ships.

Etymology and grammar: paikanumero combines paikka (place, seat) and numero (number). In Finnish, paikanumeron appears when the noun is in the genitive case, for example in phrases like lipun paikanumeron perusteella or lipun paikanumeron arvo. The nominative form is paikanumero, and related forms include paikanumeroa (partitive) and paikanumeron (genitive).

Usage: In practice, paikanumeron is used to identify where someone will sit. On tickets or seating maps, the paikanumero may be presented as a combination such as 12A, or as a row-and-seat format depending on the venue. The exact notation varies by institution, but the purpose remains the same: to locate a specific seat quickly and unambiguously. Consumers may look for the paikanumeron on their ticket, on entry scans, or on venue staff seating charts.

Related terms: paikanumero, istuinpaikka, lippu, paikkajako, seating chart. See also general ticketing and reservation terminology in Finnish.