nykyisyys

Nykyisyys is a Finnish noun that denotes the present state of affairs or the contemporary era. It is formed from the root nyky- meaning present or current, combined with the abstract-noun suffix -isyys, producing a term that conveys presentness or contemporaneity. The meaning can refer to the immediate present moment or to the broader characteristics of the modern era, depending on context.

In everyday Finnish, nykysyys is used to discuss current events, social conditions, and trends. In historical or cultural analysis, it often points to the contemporary period, distinguished from the past in a given discourse, though the exact boundaries of what counts as nykyaika or nykyisyys vary by field and tradition. The term is common in journalism, academia, and public discussion when describing the conditions of today rather than earlier times.

The concept is closely linked to related terms such as nykyaika (the modern age), nykypäivä (today), nykyhetki (the present moment), and nykyaikaisuus (modernity). In culture and art, phrases like nykytaide (contemporary art) and nykykirjallisuus (contemporary literature) illustrate how nykyisyys is used to frame current artistic and intellectual production. In philosophy and social theory, nykyisyys often enters discussions about modern life, globalization, and digital culture, though it is not a fixed philosophical doctrine on its own.