Poliittisesti

Poliittisesti is a Finnish adverb meaning “in a political sense” or “politically.” It is used to indicate that a statement, action, or assessment should be understood from a political perspective or is related to politics.

Etymology and formation: Poliittisesti is the adverbial form of the adjective poliittinen (political). In Finnish, adverbs are commonly created by adding the suffix -sti to the adjective stem, giving poliittinen → poliittisesti. The broader political vocabulary in Finnish—such as poliittinen and poliittisesti—has historical influences from Swedish and other European languages, reflecting the integration of political terms into Finnish.

Usage: The word appears frequently in journalism, political analysis, and public discourse when distinguishing political considerations from legal, ethical, or economic ones. It helps frame statements as contingent on political context or as part of political strategy. Examples: “Poliittisesti ajateltuna ratkaisu on riskialtis.” “Poliittisesti kestävän ratkaisun eteen on tehtävä kompromisseja.” In many contexts, the adverb pairs with phrases that denote perspective or justification of political nature.

Notes: While poliittisesti is widely understood, speakers may choose alternative expressions to emphasize different facets of politics, such as phrases referencing policy, administration, or governance. The term remains a neutral, descriptive descriptor rather than a value judgment.

See also: poliittinen, politiikka, poliittinen keskustelu.