etukäteisen

The Finnish word "etukäteisen" is the genitive singular form of the adjective "etukäteinen." This adjective translates to "in advance" or "preliminary" in English. It is used to describe something that is done, prepared, or arranged before an event or at an earlier time. For instance, one might speak of "etukäteisen maksun" which means a payment made in advance. Similarly, "etukäteisen suunnittelun" refers to preliminary planning. The word emphasizes that an action or state precedes a later point in time, often implying a sense of foresight or preparation. It can be used in various contexts, from financial transactions to event organization. The core meaning revolves around the concept of something being done before the main action or event occurs.