tikettiän

Tikettiän is a Finnish word that translates to "ticket" in English. It is commonly used in contexts related to events, transportation, and services requiring a permit or entry. The word is a direct loanword from Swedish "ticket" which itself derives from French "etiquette," meaning a label or tag.

In Finland, tikettiän is used for a wide range of purposes. For concerts, sporting events, and theater performances, a tikettiän grants admission. For public transportation such as buses and trains, a tikettiän is required for travel, often purchased in advance or from the driver/conductor. It can also refer to parking tickets, lottery tickets, or tickets for amusement park rides. The concept of a tikettiän is integral to the functioning of many public and private services, ensuring orderly access and payment for goods and experiences. The plural form is tikettiät.