jakelumatka

Jakelumatka is a Finnish noun formed from jakelu ("distribution, delivery") and matka ("trip, travel"). It denotes a trip or route undertaken to deliver items or to distribute materials along a sequence of addresses or locations. The term is used to describe both the planning and execution of such rounds.

In practice, a jakelumatka may refer to a route for a mail carrier, courier, newspaper distributor, or other field workers who visit multiple destinations in a single outing. It typically implies a repeated or regular itinerary rather than a one-off errand, and it is often accompanied by route planning, schedules, and manifests. The concept is common in logistics, municipal services, and media distribution.

Usage of jakelumatka is largely practical and colloquial rather than formal, and its precise sense can vary with context. In written Finnish, it may appear in job descriptions, internal memos, or local news about distribution rounds.

Related terms include jakelu (distribution), logistiikka (logistics), and reititys (routing).