oikeakielinen
Oikeakielinen is a Finnish adjective used to describe language, text, or speech that adheres to standard Finnish orthography, grammar, and stylistic norms. In linguistic and editorial contexts it serves to distinguish normative or formal language from colloquial or dialectal forms.
Etymology and scope: oikea means correct or right, kieli means language, and the suffix -inen forms an
Usage and standards: The concept is central in education, journalism, and language technology. Oikeakielisyys (the quality
Context and limitations: While the term signals adherence to standard Finnish, language is dynamic and varies
See also: oikeakielisyys, kotimaisten kielten keskus (Kotus), kielioppi, standardisuomen; puhekieli, murteet.