tukemisen

Tukemisen is a Finnish noun describing the act or process of supporting or backing something or someone. It is the genitive form of tukeminen, which comes from the verb tukea, meaning to support, prop up, or assist. The word covers physical, social, and symbolic forms of support, depending on context.

In construction and engineering, tukeminen refers to the temporary or permanent propping of structures to prevent collapse or settlement. This includes shoring, bracing, or underpinning, using materials such as timber, steel, or hydraulic props. The design and implementation of tukeminen are governed by safety standards and structural calculations.

In social and organizational contexts, tukemisen denotes providing help to individuals, groups, or communities—emotional support, caregiving, or material aid, as in families, welfare programs, and NGO operations. It also appears in phrases like tukemisen verkosto (support network).

In economic and political discourse, tukeminen describes financial support from governments or institutions, such as subsidies, grants, loans, or tax relief aimed at sustaining industries, research, or employment. The term may appear in policy discussions about koulutuksen tukeminen (support for education) or korkotuet (interest subsidies).

Notes: The grammar uses tukemisen to indicate possession or relation as in tukemisen tarve (the need for support) or tukemisen vaikutus (the impact of support).