arkipohjaisessa

Arkipohjaisessa is a Finnish term formed from arki (everyday life) and pohjainen (based on), with the locative suffix -ssa/-ssä to denote a context or setting. The phrase is typically used in academic and analytical writing to describe approaches, analyses, or products that are grounded in ordinary, daily life rather than abstract theory or distant assumptions. In Finnish, arkipohjainen describes something that derives its relevance from everyday practice, and arkipohjaisessa denotes the ingressive context “in an everyday-life-based setting.”

Etymology and related forms

The concept combines arki and pohjainen, yielding arkipohjainen meaning “based on everyday life.” The related noun arkipohjaisuus refers to the quality or state of being grounded in everyday life. Common inflections include arkipohjaisessa (in an everyday-life-based context), arkipohjaista (based on everyday life, partitive), and arkipohjaisuuteen (into everyday-life basis).

Usage and scope

Arkipohjaisuutta and arkipohjaisessa contexts are found in discussions of design, sociology, media studies, and consumer behavior, where emphasis is placed on practical relevance and real-world routines. It often serves as a counterpoint to theoretical or technocratic frameworks, highlighting how people operate within their daily environments. The term remains more common in Finnish-language scholarly and professional writing than in everyday speech.

Examples

- Tutkimus tarkastelee arkipohjaisessa kontekstissa, miten arjen rutiinit vaikuttavat kuluttajakäyttäytymiseen.

- Arkipohjaisessa suunnittelussa painotetaan käyttäjien päivittäisiä tarpeita ja ympäristöjä.

See also

Related concepts include arki (everyday life), pohjainen (based on), and arkinen, which connects to everyday life in general.