kausittain

Kausittain is a Finnish adverb meaning “seasonally” or “on a seasonal basis.” It describes something that varies with the seasons rather than remaining constant throughout the year and is commonly used to refer to recurring patterns tied to seasons.

Etymology: The word is formed from kausi, meaning season, with the adverbial suffix -ittain, which yields “in a seasonal manner.” The suffix -ittain is used in Finnish to form adverbs that express manner or degree.

Usage: Kausittain is frequently used in economic, agricultural, tourism, and scheduling contexts to indicate seasonal patterns or adjustments. It modifies verbs and adjectives, for example: “Kysyntä on kausittain vaihtelevaa” (Demand is seasonally variable) and “Hinnat voivat kausittain vaihdella” (Prices can vary seasonally). It is often contrasted with year-round or constant patterns, such as ympärivuotisesti (year-round).

Examples: In practical sentences, the term appears to describe monthly or quarterly cycles aligned with holidays, harvests, or weather. For instance, “Elintarvikkeiden hinnat voivat vaihdella kausittain,” and “Yritykset suunnittelevat kampanjoitaan kausittain” illustrate how planning and pricing may reflect seasonal changes.

See also: kausi (season), kausittainen (seasonal, adjective form), ympärivuotinen (year-round).