Perusasemaa

Perusasemaa is a Finnish term that translates to "housing station" or "residence" in English. It refers to a place of dwelling, typically a house or an apartment, where a person or family resides. The term is often used in a neutral or descriptive manner to indicate a person's primary living location. It can encompass various types of housing, from single-family homes to multi-unit buildings.

The concept of perusasemaa is fundamental to understanding Finnish society and its emphasis on stable housing. It plays a role in administrative contexts, such as census data collection and official address registration. Furthermore, the term can be used in discussions about housing availability, affordability, and urban planning. When referring to someone's perusasemaa, it generally implies their established and recognized place of residence. The word itself is a compound of "perus," meaning basic or fundamental, and "asema," meaning station or position. Thus, it literally suggests a fundamental place of being or settling.