ajoissa

Ajoissa is a Finnish adverb meaning "on time" or "punctually." It is used to indicate that a person, event, or transportation arrives or occurs at the expected time and not late. The word commonly appears with verbs of movement or scheduling, for example: "Juna saapui ajoissa" (The train arrived on time) and "Hän oli ajoissa töissä" (He/she was on time to work). The phrase "olla ajoissa" is standard for expressing punctuality, and "saapua ajoissa" is frequently used in announcements and news reports about timetables.

In everyday language, ajoissa can be used more broadly to describe timely completion or adherence to deadlines, as in "Toimitus piti olla ajoissa" (The delivery was to be on time) or "Meidän on oltava ajoissa" (We must be on time). The related noun phrase "ajoissa pysyminen" refers to staying on schedule.

Ajoissa is typically juxtaposed with "myöhässä," meaning late, to contrast punctuality with lateness. It is a common, neutral term in Finnish, used in family, work, education, media, and public transportation contexts.