Tapaturman

Tapaturman is the genitive form of the Finnish noun tapaturma, meaning “accident.” In Finnish, the genitive form is used to show relation to or possession by the accident, and it generally does not function as a standalone noun in ordinary speech. It appears in phrases such as tapaturman syy (the cause of the accident) and tapaturman johdosta (as a consequence of the accident).

In official, legal, and safety language, tapaturman is common in documents, reports, and insurance contexts to specify that a statement, rule, or outcome relates to an accident. It helps link actions, responsibilities, or consequences to the incident in question. For example, you might encounter phrases like “tapaturman aiheuttama kustannus” (costs caused by the accident) or “tapaturman seuraamukset” (the consequences of the accident).

Usage note: tapaturman is formed by adding the genitive suffix -n to tapaturma. While it is frequent in written Finnish, particularly in formal text, speakers may use paraphrastic constructions (for example, “tapaturman vuoksi” or “tapaturmasta johtuen”) in everyday language.

See also: Tapaturma, Finnish language, Occupational safety, Insurance terminology.