nimenmukaisesti

Nimenmukaisesti is a Finnish adverb used primarily in formal or technical language to indicate that something is done or referred to by its assigned name. It is formed from the noun nimi (name) in its genitive form nimen, combined with the adverbial suffix -mukaisesti, conveying the sense of acting in a way that conforms to the given name. The expression can be roughly translated as “in a manner consistent with the name” or “as named.”

Etymology and relation to related terms: The word sits in a family of naming-related adverbs in Finnish. It is similar in purpose to words that stress adherence to labels or conventions, but it is more specialized and less common in everyday speech. It should not be confused with nimenomaisesti, which more directly means “specifically” or “namely.”

Usage: Nimenmukaisesti appears mainly in documentation, data management, archival standards, and regulatory or technical texts where precise labeling is important. It can modify verbs or clauses to indicate that subsequent references use the official name rather than an informal or alternative label. For example, a catalog might state that “kaikki näytteet on nimenmukaisesti merkitty” (all samples are labeled in accordance with the official names).

Notes: The term is relatively rare outside professional or academic contexts. In everyday Finnish, speakers may use more common expressions such as nimenomaisesti or simply refer to the official name without the adverb.

See also: nimenomaisesti, nimi, nimistö, nomenclature, labeling conventions.