palvelukohtaiset

Palvelukohtaiset is a Finnish adjective meaning service-specific or pertaining to a particular service. It is used to indicate that something applies to, or varies between, different services rather than being generic. The form is plural; the corresponding singular form is palvelukohtainen. As with other Finnish adjectives, palvelukohtaiset agrees with the noun it modifies in number and case and is typically placed before the noun it describes.

Etymology and grammar: the word is a compound built from palvelu (service) and kohtainen, an adjective meaning pertaining to or relative to. In use, it commonly precedes a noun such as säännöt, hinnat, ohjeet or vaatimukset, for example palvelukohtaiset säännöt (service-specific rules) or palvelukohtaiset hinnat (service-specific prices). The plural form matches the plural noun it accompanies, e.g., palvelukohtaiset ohjeet.

Usage context: the term is widely used in information technology, telecommunications, customer service, healthcare, and public administration to denote that certain aspects are defined per service rather than in a universal way. For instance, palvelukohtaiset asetukset describe configuration options that differ depending on the service, while palvelukohtaiset ehdot refer to terms and conditions specific to each service.

Notes: while often found in technical or policy documents, palvelukohtaiset remains a general linguistic construction in Finnish and can describe any attribute, rule, or requirement tied to a particular service. It contrasts with general or cross-service concepts, emphasizing service-level specificity.