nykyään

Nykyään is a Finnish adverb meaning “nowadays” or “in the present time.” It is used to refer to current circumstances, trends, or events that differ from those of the past. The term often signals a broad shift over a period rather than a single moment.

Nykyään is formed from the adjective nykyinen (“current” or “present”) plus an adverbial suffix. It is closely related to synonyms such as nykyisin; in practice, these terms can be interchangeable, though each may carry subtle nuances depending on context and register.

Usage notes: Nykyään is common in both written and spoken Finnish to discuss contemporary life, culture, technology, or social norms. It typically appears at the beginning of a clause or sentence, for example, “Nykyään monet työurasi ovat epätyypillisiä,” or can occur mid-sentence to shift the time frame of discussion.

Examples:

Nykyään yhä useammat nuoret opiskelevat verkossa.

Teknologia kehittyy nopeasti nykyään, mikä muuttaa työ- ja arjen rutiineja.

In contrast to “nykyään,” terms like “nyt” or “tällä hetkellä” refer more to a specific present moment, while nykyään emphasizes a longer-running present or ongoing state.