erikoistoimistisiin

Erikoistoimistisiin is a Finnish term used in administrative language to refer to specialized offices within an organization or government body. It is the plural illative form of erikoistoimisto, meaning a specialized or dedicated office. The phrase is used primarily in formal or bureaucratic contexts to indicate movement toward or placement within multiple such offices, or to refer collectively to a group of offices assigned to a specific domain.

In practice, erikoistoimistisiin may describe units within ministries or agencies that handle technical, legal, financial, or policy areas requiring specialized expertise. They are typically distinct from general administrative units and may have clearly defined mandates, professional staff, and cross-department coordination responsibilities. These offices often play a coordinating or advising role within the broader organization, ensuring subject-specific decisions are informed by specialist knowledge.

Etymology and usage: erikoistoimisto is composed of erikois- (specialized) and toimisto (office). The suffix -isiin marks a plural illative form, used when indicating movement toward these offices in sentences such as siirryimme erikoistoimistisiin (we moved to the specialized offices).

See also: virasto (agency), toimisto (office), erikoistuminen (specialization).