Ytimekäs

Ytimekäs is a Finnish adjective meaning concise and substantial. It describes communication that gets to the core quickly, combining brevity with essential content. A ytimekäs statement is short but informative; it states the main point and why it matters without unnecessary elaboration. In practice the term is often used to commend or evaluate speech, writing, or presentations that are both to the point and well-supported.

Common contexts include journalism, academic writing, corporate communication, and public speaking. Examples: "Vastauksesi oli ytimekäs ja kattava" and "Teoksen tiivistys oli ytimekäs, mutta ei menettänyt oleellista informaatiota." The adverbial form is "ytimekkäästi." The word carries a positive connotation in professional discourse but can imply criticism if the content lacks depth or nuance. Related notions include täsmällinen, osuva, and asiallinen.

Ytimekäs is part of Finnish descriptive vocabulary that values clarity and efficiency in expression. It is applicable to both short statements and longer explanations, as long as the core message remains clear and well-founded. In linguistic use, it emphasizes the balance between brevity and informational richness rather than mere terseness.