mukavuuden

Mukavuuden is the genitive singular form of the Finnish noun mukavuus, meaning comfort, ease, or convenience. In Finnish, the genitive is used to express possession or a quality attributed to something, so mukavuuden translates roughly to “of comfort” or “comfort’s.” It appears in phrases that specify what is being referred to, such as mukavuuden lisääminen (increasing comfort), mukavuuden kustannukset (the costs of comfort), or mukavuuden varmistaminen (ensuring comfort).

Etymology and grammar: mukavuus derives from the adjective mukava, meaning comfortable or pleasant, with the noun-forming suffix -uus. The resulting mukavuus denotes a state or quality, and the genitive form mukavuuden is used when the noun is linked to another element in a possessive or descriptive relationship. The form is common in both everyday language and more technical styles, particularly where comfort is a central consideration.

Usage and contexts: The concept is widely used in ergonomics, product design, architecture, and marketing, where enhancing mukavuus is often a primary goal. For example, ergonomic chairs emphasize mukavuuden parantaminen (improving comfort), while consumer studies may discuss the mukavuuden kustannukset (costs of comfort) of different options. In healthcare, patient comfort might be analyzed in terms of mukavuuden tukeminen (-supporting comfort). The term also appears in everyday speech to refer to physical ease or emotional and psychological well-being.

See also: mukavuus.