Täysiikäisenä

Täysi-ikäisenä is a Finnish term that refers to the state of being an adult or reaching adulthood. It denotes full legal capacity and the point at which a person is generally considered capable of independent decision-making and actions.

In Finland, the age of majority is 18. When a person turns 18, they typically gain full legal rights and obligations. This includes the ability to enter into binding contracts, manage financial matters, and be fully responsible for acts under civil and criminal law. The transition marks a shift from minor status to adult status in many legal and social contexts, though some rights and duties may still be subject to specific conditions or restrictions.

The adverbial form täysi-ikäisenä is used to describe activity or status during adulthood, as in sentences that mean “as an adult” or “in adulthood.” Beyond law, the term is used in everyday language to distinguish between minors and adults and to discuss social expectations, responsibilities, and opportunities associated with adulthood.

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