lomakemerkintöjen
Lomakemerkintöjen is a Finnish term that refers to the entries or data fields that are part of formal administrative or legal documents. The word combines lomake, meaning “form” or “template,” with merkintöjen, the plural genitive of merkintä, meaning “entry” or “mark.” In practice, lomakemerkintöjen are the individual items of information that respondents fill in when completing a public or private sector form.
This concept is central to the organization of public administration in Finland. Forms issued by state agencies,
Government documents, such as permit applications, tax returns, and social security benefits, use lomakemerkintöjen to streamline