nykyaikaisessa

Nykyaikaisessa is the inessive singular form of the Finnish adjective nykyaikainen, meaning modern or contemporary. It is used to describe something that belongs to or is characteristic of the present era and is located “in” or within the thing it modifies. Like other Finnish adjectives, nykyaikaisessa agrees in number and case with the noun it describes.

Etymology and grammar: nykyaikainen is formed from nykyaika, meaning the present era or modern times, with the adjectival suffix -inen. The inessive ending -ssa/-ssä marks location or state “in,” so nykyaikaisessa corresponds to “in a modern …” or “in modern …” depending on the noun. Other related forms include nykyaikainen (nominative), nykyaikaisessa rakennuksessa (in a modern building), nykyaikaisissa ympäristöissä (in modern environments), and so on. The word declines like ordinary adjectives and is used with singular or plural nouns as appropriate.

Usage and nuance: nykyaikaisessa emphasizes up-to-date, state-of-the-art, or contemporary qualities more strongly than a plain nykyaikainen might, often in contexts of technology, design, or infrastructure. It signals that something aligns with current standards, trends, or practices.

Examples:

- Koulun nykyaikaisessa rakennuksessa on digitaalisia oppimisympäristöjä.

- Yrityksen nykyaikaisessa teknologiaympäristössä tekoäly nähdään tärkeänä kilpailutekijänä.

- Kaupungin suunnittelussa on keskitytty nykyaikaiseen, energiatehokkaaseen rakentamiseen.

See also: nykyaikainen, nykyaikaisuus, moderni, contemporary.