Tuotekohtainen

Tuotekohtainen is a Finnish adjective used to describe something that applies to a specific product rather than to products in general. In English, it is typically translated as “product-specific” or “specific to the product.” The term is common in business, marketing, manufacturing, and product documentation, where it helps distinguish attributes, data, or requirements that pertain to one item or variant from those that are common to a broader category.

Etymology and form: The word combines tuote, meaning product, with the suffix -kohtainen, which forms adjectives indicating relation or relevance to a particular thing. As a compound, tuotekohtainen is grammatically flexible and agrees with the noun it modifies in number and case, just like other Finnish adjectives.

Typical usage: Tuotekohtainen appears in contexts such as tuotekohtainen takuu (warranty specific to the product), tuotekohtaiset tekniset tiedot (product-specific technical specifications), or tuotekohtainen hinta (price tied to a specific product variant). It is often contrasted with yleinen or kategorioittainen, which refer to information that is general or applies to a product category rather than to a single item.

Nuanced usage: The term is sometimes used loosely in marketing or casual writing, so clarity is important. When precision is needed, it is helpful to specify whether the information concerns a single product variant, a batch, or a version of a product line.

See also: Related Finnish terms include tuotetiedot (product information), tekniset tiedot (technical specifications), and takuu (warranty).