Toimialalla

Toimialalla is a Finnish noun form meaning “in the industry” or “in the sector.” It is the inessive case of toimiala, which refers to a branch of activity, a field of work, or an industry. The word is commonly used in economic, business, and policy contexts to indicate position, conditions, or actions within a particular sector.

Etymology and form: The base noun toimiala is a compound built from toiminta or toimia (to act, to operate) and ala (field, domain). The inessive suffix -lla marks location or presence inside that field, yielding toimialalla = in the industry. Other grammatical forms include illative toimialalle (to the industry), elative toimialalta (from the industry), and possessive or plural forms like toimialojen (of the industries) and toimialat (industries).

Usage and nuance: Toimialalla is often used to describe industry-specific trends, conditions, or actors. Examples include statements about competition, growth, regulation, or employment within a particular sector. It can function as a topic or frame for discussion, as in “Toimialalla on kasvua” (There is growth in the industry) or “Toimialalla tapahtuvat muutokset vaikuttavat yrityksiin” (Changes in the sector affect companies).

Related terms: Related concepts include ala (field/sector in a broader sense) and sektori (sector, often used outside Finland). Adjective forms such as toimialan-based phrases like toimialakohtainen (industry-specific) are also common in Finnish business language.

In summary, toimialalla is a standard linguistic tool for referring to dynamics and conditions inside a specific industry or sector.