jatkokeskustelua

Jatkokeskustelua is a Finnish noun that denotes a follow-up or continued discussion, typically conducted after an initial meeting, debate, or decision. The term is used in professional, public, and informal contexts to indicate that issues remain open, require clarification, or that participants plan to decide next steps in a subsequent conversation. It signals that a final decision has not yet been reached and that dialogue will continue to reach consensus or gather more information.

The word is a compound formed from jatko, meaning continuation or follow-up, and keskustelu, meaning discussion. Jatkokeskustelua is commonly used in its partitive form, for example in phrases like “käydä jatkokeskustelua” or “järjestetään jatkokeskustelua.” Other inflected forms include jatkokeskustelun (genitive) and plurals like jatkokeskustelut.

Usage notes: jatkokeskustelua is often employed by organizations, media, and individuals to describe plans for further discussion rather than an immediate decision. It can carry a cautious or pragmatic tone, reflecting a desire to clarify points, gather additional information, or coordinate next steps. In political or corporate discourse, it helps manage expectations by signaling that the process will continue in a subsequent forum.

Example sentences:

- Kokouksen jälkeen sovittiin, että järjestetään jatkokeskustelua ensi viikolla.

- Päätöksiä ei tehdä tänään; seuraavaksi järjestetään jatkokeskustelua.

See also: jatkopäätös, jatkotapaaminen (terms related to subsequent discussions or meetings).