työkohtainen

Työkohtainen is a Finnish adjective used to describe something that relates to work or is specific to the workplace. It is formed from työ, meaning “work,” and -kohtainen, a suffix meaning “pertaining to” or “specific to.” The term is common in formal and official language, especially in occupational health, human resources, safety, and policy contexts.

Usage of työkohtainen typically precedes a noun to indicate a work-related relationship. Examples include työkohtainen riski (occupational risk), työkohtainen koulutus or työkohtaista perehdytys (job-specific training or onboarding), and työkohtaiset käytännöt (work-related practices). In many contexts, more general or neutral synonyms such as ammatillinen or työstä johtuva/työhön liittyvä may be used, depending on nuance and formality.

Notes on nuance and scope: työkohtainen emphasizes relation to the work context rather than universal traits of all work. It is often encountered in occupational safety, HR policies, and health-related discussions. The adverbial form is työkohtaisesti, used to describe actions carried out in a work-related manner. While the term is widely understood in Finnish, speakers may choose alternative expressions to fit style or register, particularly in everyday language where simpler phrases like työssä liittyvä or työhön liittyvä are common.