Tuttaminen

Tuttaminen is a Finnish noun describing the act of acquainting or introducing someone to another person, a place, a system, or an activity. It refers to the process by which a person or group is guided to become familiar with something new, with the aim of creating ease of use, comfort, or social integration. The notion covers practical demonstrations, explanations, introductions, and facilitated exposure designed to reduce unfamiliarity.

Common contexts for tuttaminen include organizational onboarding, where new employees are introduced to colleagues, routines, and tools; educational settings, where learners are guided to understand new procedures or technologies; and customer or user support, where a person is shown how to operate a product or service. In institutional language, tuttaminen emphasizes a directed and often structured transfer of knowledge or social familiarity from a tutor, mentor, or host to the newcomer.

Tuttaminen is often contrasted with tutustuminen, which more broadly means getting acquainted or familiarizing oneself with something, sometimes without a designated guide. Tuttaminen thus tends to be more intentional and facilitator-driven, focusing on the transfer of practical familiarity and social integration rather than passive exposure.

Alternative expressions in Finnish may include tutustumisen kautta, perehdytys, or perehdyttämisprosessi, depending on the context and focus. Tuttaminen remains a functional concept in human resources, education, and public services, where smooth transitions and clear introductions are valued.

See also: tutustuminen, perehdytys, onboarding.