Vakinaista

Vakinaista is a Finnish adjective meaning “permanent” or “permanent-status,” commonly used to describe employment or appointment that is not temporary or fixed-term. The form is related to the verb vakinaistaa, which means “to make permanent,” and to the nouns vakinaisuus (permanence, tenure) and vakinaistaminen (the process of granting permanent status).

In practice, vakinaista describes a job or position with no predefined end date, typically implying certain employment protections and benefits. The exact rights and conditions depend on the employer, applicable collective agreements, and national labor law. The term is frequently used in discussions about the public sector, academia, and HR practices in Finland, where the transition from a fixed-term or probationary position to a permanent one is referred to as vakinaistaminen.

Usage examples include phrases like “vakinaista Sopimusta” (a permanent contract) and “vakinaisuus” (the status of permanent employment). The concept is often contrasted with temporary or fixed-term arrangements, highlighting differences in job security, seniority, and expected commitment from both employee and employer.

See also: tenure, permanent contract, employment law (Finnish context).