välikätenen
Välikätenen is a Finnish term that designates a person or entity acting as an intermediary between two or more parties to facilitate communication, negotiation, or the exchange of information or goods. The concept is closely related to välikäsi, and välikätenen may appear in certain contexts, such as historical texts, legal writing, or dialectal use. In everyday Finnish, välikäsi is the more common form, while välikätenen can be encountered in specific expressions or older documents.
The core function of a välikätenen is to bridge gaps between parties. They collect and relay information,
Regulatory and ethical considerations vary by sector. In many contexts, intermediaries are subject to licensing, contractual
Examples of välikätenen roles include real estate brokers, import–export agents, procurement intermediaries, and diplomatic go-betweens. More
See also: broker, agent, go-between, intermediary, middleman.