kutsuvieras

Kutsuvieras is a Finnish term that literally translates as "invited guest" and is commonly used to denote a guest who has been specially invited to an event. The word is formed from kutsu (invitation) and vieras (guest). In everyday usage it can refer to any person on an invitation list, while in more formal contexts it often implies a guest of honor or a VIP whose presence is singled out by the host.

The term appears across social, cultural and official settings. At private celebrations, weddings and receptions, kutsuvieras may denote someone accorded particular recognition, seating or speaking privileges. In institutional and state events, it is used for dignitaries, invited officials, or specially chosen attendees whose attendance carries symbolic or ceremonial weight. Media and promotional contexts also label featured performers or commentators as kutsuvieras when they appear as special guests.

Etiquette associated with kutsuvieras generally follows standard invitation protocol: advance notice, RSVP expectations, and accommodations or courtesies appropriate to the event and the guest’s status. In modern practice digital invitations and social media have expanded how hosts manage kutsuvieras lists, but the underlying concept of a designated invited guest remains unchanged.

Translations include "invited guest," "guest of honor," or "special guest," depending on nuance. The plural form in Finnish is kutsuvieraat.