spesialisti

Spesialisti is a Finnish noun meaning a person who has specialized knowledge or training in a particular field. It is commonly translated into English as “specialist” and is used for professionals across domains, such as medicine, engineering, education, and business. The term conveys expertise beyond general knowledge but does not by itself denote a specific professional license or certification.

In Finnish, spesialisti is formed with the agentive suffix -isti, a pattern used for many occupations and experts. The root relates to the word “special” and reflects the influence of Latin and other European languages on Finnish vocabulary. The plural form is spesialistit.

Usage examples include “hän on projektinhallinnan spesialisti” (he is a project management specialist) or “terveydenhuollon spesialisti” (healthcare specialist). In practice, spesialisti often appears in job titles and in descriptions of expertise to indicate a focused skill set. The term is generally neutral and can refer to professionals at various career stages.

See also: Specialist, Specialization.