TEknisesti

Teknisesti is a Finnish adverb meaning “in a technical sense” or “technically.” It is used to describe something from a technological, methodological, or specification-focused perspective, often to distinguish technical facts from practical, legal, or ethical considerations. In everyday language it can function as a clarifying qualifier, and in technical writing it helps frame statements in relation to technology, engineering, or science. A closely related phrase is teknisesti ottaen, meaning “technically speaking.”

Etymology and formation: teknisesti is formed from the adjective tekninen (technical) with the adverbial suffix -sti, which turns adjectives into adverbs. The root tekn- has cognates in other Nordic languages—such as Swedish teknisk—and in English technical, reflecting shared origins from Latin technicus and the Greek word techne.

Usage notes: teknisesti is common in technical, academic, and formal contexts, but it also appears in media and everyday speech when precision about technology or methodology is desired. It can function as a hedge or qualifier, signaling that a statement adheres to technical criteria rather than broader interpretations. Typical collocations include teknisesti katsottuna (from a technical point of view) and teknisesti ottaen (technically speaking).

Examples:

- Teknisesti ottaen laite on kunnossa, mutta ohjelmisto vaatii päivityksen.

- Teknisesti tämä on mahdollista, mutta käytännön toteutus on haasteellinen.