Auringonlaskussa

Auringonlaskussa is a Finnish phrase that functions as the inessive form of auringonlasku, meaning “in the sunset” or “at sunset.” The base term auringonlasku combines aurinko (sun) with lasku (descent), so auringonlasku literally refers to the sun’s descent. The suffix -ssa marks the inessive case, indicating location or state, yielding the sense of being within the sunset light.

In everyday language, auringonlaskussa describes the time of day and the atmospheric conditions associated with sunset. The expression is also used stylistically in Finnish literature, music and film, where it often conveys imagery of endings, transition, calm, or picturesque scenes. Because it is a potential title for works, the phrase is commonly capitalized when used as a proper noun, written as Auringonlaskussa, while in running text it remains lowercase.