Yleiskuntoon

yleiskuntoon is a Finnish term meaning “to the general condition” or “to overall fitness.” It derives from yleiskunto (general condition) with the illative suffix -on, which indicates movement toward or attainment of a state. In everyday language, yleiskuntoon is most commonly used when talking about a person’s physical condition, but it can also describe the general state of equipment or vehicles when maintenance has restored them to good condition.

Linguistic notes: yleiskuntoon is a form used with verbs that express reaching or returning to a state, such as päästä, palautua, or saavuttaa. The illative case marks the goal or direction of the action. In English, it is often rendered as “to general fitness” or “back into shape,” depending on context. The accompanying noun yleiskunto means the overall condition.

Contexts and usage: In health and sports, yleiskuntoon describes a person’s overall physical conditioning or vitality. Common phrases include parantaa yleiskuntoa (to improve overall fitness) and päästä yleiskuntoon (to get into general shape). In medical contexts, yleiskunto refers to a patient’s general condition, for example potilaan yleiskunto. The term can also be used, though less frequently, in discussions of machinery or vehicles when discussing restoration to good, general condition (auto on palautettu yleiskuntoon).

See also: yleiskunto, kunto, kuntoutuminen, yleinen terveys.