tulkkauksessa

Tulkkauksessa is the inessive form of tulkkaus, a Finnish noun referring to interpretation or translation in real time. In standard usage, tulkkaus denotes spoken interpretation performed as part of events or services, rather than written translation, which is usually described with kääntäminen or käännös. The term is common in professional and institutional contexts.

The word derives from the verb tulkita, meaning to interpret, and the noun-forming suffix -kkaus. The inessive case ending -ssa/-ssä signals a location or state, so tulkkauksessa can be understood as “in interpretation” or “during interpreting.”

Two primary modalities dominate the field. Simultaanitulkkaus, or simultaneous interpreting, is when the interpreter translates into another language while the speaker continues, typically using interpreting equipment. Consecutiven tulkkaus, or consecutive interpreting, involves the interpreter speaking after a segment of speech has been delivered. Other variants exist, such as whispered (piirro) interpreting and remote interpreting by telephone or video, all categorized under tulkkaus.

In Finland, tulkkaus is a professional service with established training and standards. Interpreters work in settings such as courts, healthcare, government services, conferences, media events, and international meetings. The term signals the availability or provision of interpreting assistance and the necessary language access for participants.

See also kääntäminen, käännös, tulkki, tulkkauspalvelut.