korkeustasolla

Korkeustasolla is a Finnish phrase meaning “at the high level” or “at a top level.” It is used to describe quality, performance, or status that is considered elite, advanced, or well above average. The expression is common in written Finnish across domains such as journalism, business, education, and sports, where it serves to convey that a process, result, or standard meets or exceeds top-tier criteria.

The term is formed from korkea (high) and taso (level) with the adessive suffix -lla, yielding korkeustaso (high level) and korkeustasolla (on the high level). As a noun-based phrase, korkeustasolla functions attributively or predicatively to denote the current level of quality or performance in a given context. It is relatively formal and more typical in written language; in everyday speech, speakers may opt for related expressions such as korkeatasoinen (high-level), korkea laatu (high quality), or huippuluokkaa (top-class).

Usage notes and nuance: Korkeustasolla emphasizes a comparatively high standard within a particular field or situation. Its assessment is often relative, tied to industry norms, benchmarks, or expectations rather than an absolute measure. The phrase can describe ongoing conditions, recent developments, or evaluations, and may appear in reports, analyses, and media coverage. Related forms include korkeatasoinen (adjective meaning “high-level” or “high-quality”) and korkeatasoisesti (adverb meaning “in a high-level manner”).

See also: korkeatasoinen, korkea taso, korkean tason.