täsm

Täsm is a Finnish slang term used in informal online communication to indicate that something is exact, correct, or well-timed. It is derived from the Finnish root täsm-, which is associated with precision and fitting, and is related to the adjective täsmällinen, meaning exact or precise. In practice, täsm functions as an interjection or a brief evaluative tag; it may stand alone or follow a statement to signal agreement with its accuracy or timeliness.

Usage and context: Täsm is common in chat rooms, forums, and social media among younger speakers. It is informal and not regarded as standard Finnish, so it is rarely appropriate in formal writing. The tone is light and often humorous, conveying that the remark is judged to be precise or well-timed.

Forms and translation: The word is typically written as täsm and may appear with or without punctuation (for example täsm or täsm.). A rough English translation is "spot on" or "exactly."

Related concepts: Täsmällinen (exact, precise) provides the standard linguistic background for the slang. Täsm is part of Finnish slang and internet slang, reflecting the tendency of digital communication to adopt concise, emphatic expressions. See also Finnish slang, internet slang, täsmällinen.