toimialakohtaisia

Toimialakohtaisia is a Finnish adjective meaning industry-specific or sector-specific. It describes something tailored to the characteristics, needs, or regulations of a particular industry or sector, rather than being general or universal.

The term is formed from toimiala, meaning industry or sector, and kohtainen, meaning pertaining to. The adjectival form typically appears as toimialakohtaisia or toimialakohtaista, depending on case and number, and is used to modify nouns such as ratkaisuja, ohjeita, vaatimuksia, tilastoja or neuvontaa. This construction highlights that the item in question is designed for or limited to a specific field.

Common contexts for the term include business, regulation, research and data analysis. In policy and procurement language, toimialakohtaisia vaatimuksia or toimialakohtaisia kriteerejä indicate requirements targeted to a particular industry. In market analysis or consulting, toimialakohtaisia tietoja or toimialakohtaisia ratkaisuja refer to data sets or solutions customized for a specific sector. The concept underlines the importance of sector relevance and practical applicability in planning, reporting, and decision-making.

Etymologically, the word combines the notion of a sector with the idea of being related to or specific to that sector, which helps speakers convey precision about applicability. While closely related terms exist, toimialakohtaisia emphasizes tailoring to industry conditions rather than to a general audience. The expression is common in Finnish administrative, business and research language.