työkunto

Työkunto is a Finnish noun meaning "in working condition" or "fit for work." It refers to the current functional state of something that enables it to perform its intended tasks, typically a person or a machine, to operate effectively.

When used about people, työkunto describes an individual's ability to work at a given time. It is commonly used in everyday language as well as in health, rehabilitation, and employment contexts to indicate whether someone is ready to return to work after illness or injury. Työkunto is related to the concept of työkyky (work ability), but työkunto emphasizes the present state rather than the broader capacity. The assessment of työkunto can be temporary and may involve health professionals, employers, or occupational health services as part of rehabilitation or sickness absence decisions.

For equipment and vehicles, työkunto denotes that the item is operational and safe to use. In maintenance, logistics, and technical contexts, statements such as "the machine is työkuntoinen" or "the car is työkunto" convey that it is ready for use.

Etymology and nuances: työkunto is a compound of töö (work) and kunto (condition/fitness). It is a practical, often informal to semi-formal term, centered on the current state rather than long-term capability. It is not a formal legal term, but it appears in everyday speech and in some professional guidelines when discussing readiness to work or operate equipment.

See also: Työkyky, kuntoutus, työterveys, kunnossapito.