ohje

Ohje is a Finnish noun meaning instruction, directive, guideline, or advice. It refers to information that tells someone how to perform a task or to a set of rules to follow. In everyday language, ohje can denote either a single instruction or a more comprehensive manual or procedure.

Common compound forms include käyttöohje (user manual), asennusohje (installation instructions), and turvallisuusohje (safety instructions). The plural form is ohjeet, and the genitive singular is ohjeen; the plural genitive is ohjeiden. The term is used in technical, educational, and administrative texts as well as consumer products’ documentation.

In Finnish, ohje is often contrasted with neuvonta (advice) and suositus (recommendation); ohje tends to be prescriptive and formal, whereas neuvonta emphasizes guidance without a requirement. Ohjeistus or ohjeisto can refer to broader guidance or a framework for action.

In software and online contexts, ohje appears in help menus or documentation, such as Ohje or Ohjeet sections that describe how to use a product.

Originating from the verb ohjata, meaning to guide or direct, ohje reflects its role as a directive intended to guide actions and ensure proper procedures are followed.

Overall, ohje is a core term in Finnish for information that specifies how to perform tasks, ensure safety, or comply with procedures.