Valtiollisesti

Valtiollisesti is a Finnish adverb meaning “in a state-related or governmental sense” and is used to indicate perspective, scope, or considerations that concern the state or its institutions. In English, it is often rendered as “state-wise” or “politically,” depending on the context.

Etymology and formation: The word is formed from the adjective valtiollinen (state, governmental) plus the adverbial suffix -isesti. The root valti- derives from state or government, and the suffix converts the adjective into an adverb that describes how something is considered or carried out.

Usage and nuance: Valtiollisesti is predominantly found in formal, academic, legal, or administrative writing. It signals that an analysis, decision, or action is framed from a state-centric perspective. It contrasts with more general adverbs like poliittisesti (politically) or taloudellisesti (economically), by specifying the relation to the state or government rather than to broader domains such as individuals or markets.

Examples:

- Valtiollisesti katsottuna ratkaisut on tehtävä yhteiskunnan vakauden turvaamiseksi.

- Tutkimus tarkastelee verotusta valtiollisesti, eli hallituksen vaikutusmahdollisuuksia painottaen.

- Keskustelussa käytetty valtiollisesti painottuva lähestymistapa korostaa julkisen vallan roolia.

Limitations and style: Isi usage is relatively formal and may sound unnatural outside official discourse. In everyday Finnish, speakers might opt for poliittisesti, taloudellisesti, or yhteiskunnallisesti depending on the precise nuance sought.

See also: valtiollinen, valtiollisuus.