Työtilassa

Työtilassa is a Finnish locative expression meaning “in the workspace” or “in a work environment.” It is formed from the noun työtila, which combines työ (work) and tila (space or room), with the inessive suffix -ssa to indicate location. The form is commonly used to specify where something takes place within a workplace setting.

In Finnish grammar, työtilassa has related forms that indicate direction or origin. For example, työtilaan means “into the workspace,” and työtilasta means “from the workspace.” These forms allow precise descriptions of spatial relationships in both everyday language and formal texts, such as building plans, safety instructions, and ergonomic guidelines.

Usage and context of the term are largely practical. It appears in discussions about workplace layout, equipment placement, and environmental design, where it helps specify the location of tasks, objects, or people. In safety and productivity contexts, stating that a procedure should be performed in työtilassa clarifies that it should occur within the designated work area rather than in another space.

Examples of usage include sentences such as: “Hän on työtilassa.” (“He is in the workspace.”) and “Työtilan valaistus on riittävä.” (“The workspace lighting is sufficient.”) Additional related forms—työtilaan and työtilasta—allow expressing movement to or from the workspace.

Overall, työtilassa is a standard Finnish geographical term used to describe the physical location of activities or objects within a work environment.