yhteyduiltaan

Yhteyduiltaan is a Finnish adverbial form used to describe something “in terms of connections” or “from the perspective of its connections or network.” It is typically employed in analytic or descriptive writing to discuss how relations, contacts, or networks influence a person, organization, or situation.

Etymology and formation: The term is built from the noun yhteys, meaning connection or contact, with the suffix -iltaan, which is used in Finnish to express a particular dimension or aspect of something (similar to kulttuuriltaan or luonteeltaan). The suffix indicates that the referenced quality concerns the network of links or relationships rather than other facets such as economy or culture.

Usage: Yhteyduiltaan is most common in formal, scholarly, or policy discussions, especially in sociology, urban planning, or network analysis. It can appear after a noun or at the beginning of a clause to frame the assessment: for example, “Tutkimuksessa alueen kehitys on arvioitu yhteyduiltaan, ei pelkästään taloudellisten mittareiden perusteella.” Another example: “Henkilö on yhteyduiltaan vahva verkostoitumistaitojensa vuoksi,” meaning the person is strong in terms of their networking.

Notes and related terms: Yhteyduiltaan is closely related to, but distinct from, formations like yhteydeltään or luonteeltaan, which use different base nouns or slightly different nuance. In practice, the exact spelling and acceptability can vary by corpus or register, so alternatives such as yhteydeltään or kulttuuriltaan may be preferred in some contexts.