Tutkinnan

Tutkinnan is the genitive form of the Finnish noun tutkinta, meaning investigation, inquiry, or examination. The word is used primarily in formal or bureaucratic contexts, where it denotes an investigation or process associated with examining facts, events, or evidence. It appears in phrases such as tutkinnan aikana (during the investigation), tutkinnan lopputulos (the outcome of the investigation), and tutkinnan kohde (the subject of the investigation). The concept originates from the verb tutkia, meaning to examine or investigate.

In legal language, tutkinta refers to investigative procedures conducted by authorities. A pre-trial phase is called esitutkinta, and within that framework one may discuss esitutkinnan tulokset (the results of the pre-trial investigation). In non-legal contexts, tutkinta can describe systematic inquiry in science, journalism, or internal reviews, not limited to criminal procedures.

Notes on usage and distinction: tutkinnan should not be confused with tutkinnon, which is the genitive of tutkinto, meaning a degree or certificate. While both forms resemble each other in Finnish orthography, tutkinnon relates to educational or professional qualifications (for example, tutkinnon suorittaminen means the completion of a degree). Understanding the distinction helps avoid ambiguity in formal writing.

See also: tutkinta, esitutkinta, tutkinto, tutkintotodistus.