yhteys

Yhteys is a Finnish noun meaning connection, link, or contact. It refers to a state or condition of being joined or linked, and it can describe physical ties between objects, channels of communication, or relationships between people, organizations, or ideas.

In technical and practical contexts, yhteys denotes a connection or link that enables transmission or interaction. Examples include verkkoyhteys (network connection), puhelinyhteys (phone connection), and radioyhteys (radio contact). When a connection is broken, one may say that the yhteys katkeaa or that the yhteys is lost.

In social and professional language, yhteys also means contact or liaison. The phrase ottaa yhteyttä means “to get in touch,” and yhteyshenkilö refers to a contact person or point of contact. Yhteydet between organizations or individuals describe relationships, collaborations, or channels for information exchange.

Etymology and usage notes: the word derives from the root yhte-, meaning “together,” with a nominal suffix that forms the concept of “the state of being together.” Yhteys is common in everyday Finnish and in technical terminology, while related terms such as kontakti or liittymä are used in more specific contexts. The term is versatile, encompassing physical connections, communication lines, and interpersonal or organizational ties.