vakituiset

Vakituiset is a Finnish term that can function as both an adjective and a plural noun meaning “the permanent ones,” used to refer to people with permanent status in a given context. The word is formed from the adjective vakituinen (permanent, ongoing) plus the pluralizing suffix -iset to denote a group sharing that property.

Use and meanings: In employment, vakituiset työntekijät are workers with ongoing, indefinite contracts, contrasted with tilapäiset työntekijät (temporary workers). In housing or migration contexts, vakituiset asukkaat or vakituiset residents denote people living permanently in a place, as opposed to temporary or seasonal residents. The term is descriptive rather than a formal legal category; its exact scope is defined by context—such as an organization, regulation, or discourse.

Examples: The company prioritized vakituiset työntekijät during the restructuring. The city considers vakituiset asukkaat when allocating long-term housing perks.

Notes on usage: Because vakituinen denotes permanence, vakituiset can refer to long-standing members or those with stable status. The term is common in media and institutional language, but in strict legal texts a specific definition provided by law is typically used.

See also: vakituinen, tilapäinen, pysyvä, asukas, työntekijä, maahanmuutto.