Roiskeelta

Roiskeelta is a Finnish linguistic and labeling term formed from roiske, meaning splash or spray, with the elative suffix -elta. The word is used to express protection against splashes or exposure to splashing water in a general, non-technical sense. In everyday Finnish, phrases such as roiskeelta suojattu or roiskeelta kestävä are commonly found on product packaging to indicate some level of splash protection.

Etymology and usage context

Roiskeelta derives from roiske (splash) and the elative case suffix -elta, which literally means “from splashes.” It functions as part of adjectives or adjective phrases that describe how a product withstands splashing liquids. The term is primarily descriptive and informal; it does not constitute a formal rating by itself.

Relation to standards and labeling

While roiskeelta is widely understood in Finnish consumer contexts, it is not a formal certification. Specific protection levels are more precisely communicated through standardized ratings such as IP codes, which quantify protection against solids and liquids. In practice, roiskeelta may be used alongside or in place of more exact language in marketing, especially for everyday devices and outdoor equipment.

Examples

- A mobile phone advertised as roiskeelta suojattu suggests it is protected against splashes.

- A camera described as roiskeelta kestävä implies resilience to splashing water during use.

See also

Finnish language; roiske (splash); elative case; IP rating; splash-resistant terminology.