Pragmattinen

Pragmattinen is a Finnish adjective meaning pragmatic or practical. It is used to describe approaches, decisions, or attitudes that emphasize practical consequences and feasible outcomes rather than abstract theories. The word is related to the Finnish noun pragmatismi and to the English adjective pragmatic, reflecting the shared concept of pragmatism.

In usage, pragmattinen characterizes methods aimed at workable solutions in real-world conditions. It appears in ordinary speech as well as in political, business, and design discourse. Examples include pragmattinen ratkaisu (a practical solution) and pragmattinen lähestymistapa (a pragmatic approach). The term can carry neutral or positive connotations, praising feasibility, efficiency, and adaptability; in some contexts it may indicate a willingness to compromise or to prioritize results over ideology.

See also: pragmatism (pragmatismi in Finnish); käytännöllinen (practical); kätevä (handy).