Taantumissa

Taantumissa is a Finnish term used to describe a state of decline, stagnation, or downturn in an economy, market, or other situation. It functions as an adjective or an adverb and is commonly used in economic reporting and analysis to indicate negative or weak growth. The closest English equivalents are “in a downturn” or “in a recession.” The related noun taantuma means recession, while taantumissa translates to “in a downturn” or “in recession.”

Etymology and grammar: The form taantumissa arises from the root associated with taantua, meaning to retreat or decline, linked to the noun taantuma (recession) with the inessive suffix -ssa/-ssä. This construction signals being in a particular state. In practice, taantumissa can appear with the copula or as a modifier, for example: talous on taantumassa (the economy is in a downturn) or taantumassa oleva talous (the economy that is in a downturn).

Usage and scope: Taantumissa is used across contexts, including national economies, sectors, and markets, as well as organizational or regional conditions experiencing stagnation or shrinking activity. While it often refers to economic conditions, it can also describe other situations characterized by retreat or decline, such as reduced investment or consumer demand.

See also: taantuma (recession), talouskasvu (economic growth), suhdanne (business cycle), elpyminen (recovery). These related terms help situate taantumissa within broader discussions of economic dynamics and changing conditions.