järjesty

Järjesty is a Finnish noun meaning order, arrangement, organization, or sequence. It describes the condition of being orderly or the act of putting things in a defined order. The term covers both physical arrangements and more abstract systems of organization.

In everyday life it can refer to the placement of objects (the order of books on a shelf), to the timing or order of events, or to the organization of groups, institutions, or processes (for example, a work schedule or the administrative order of a city). It also denotes discipline and compliance with rules, as in maintaining public or institutional order.

In law, governance, and public life the concept of järjestys is closely linked to procedures, rules, norms, and safety. Phrases such as järjestyssäännöt (rules of conduct) or ylläpitää järjestystä (to maintain order) are common in organizations and public discourse.

Etymology: The noun is derived from the verb järjestää, to arrange or organize, with the suffix -ys marking a state or quality.

Common collocations include järjestyssääntö, järjestysnumero, and aakkosellinen järjestys. The word is versatile and appears in education, administration, and everyday speech, always centered on the idea of order or orderly arrangement.