Edelleen

Edelleen is a Finnish adverb meaning still or yet, used to indicate that a state or action continues up to the present moment. It is a neutral, widely used word in both spoken and written Finnish.

Usage and examples

Edelleen commonly modifies verbs or adjectives to express ongoing conditions. Examples include:

- Hän on edelleen täällä. (He/She is still here.)

- Olemme edelleen ystäviä. (We are still friends.)

- Odotamme edelleen vastausta. (We are still waiting for a reply.)

Edelleen can appear in various sentence positions, depending on emphasis and flow. It is often used in factual or descriptive contexts to convey persistence or continuity.

Nuances and related terms

Edelleen emphasizes continuation rather than a change of state. It can be distinguished from vielä, which can have overlapping meanings such as still, yet, or further, depending on context. In practice, both words may appear in similar time-related sentences, but their nuance and emphasis can differ.

Pronunciation and spelling

Edelleen is spelled with double ‘e’ and is pronounced with a long vowel sound in the first syllable: [ˈeː.del.leːn] in standard Finnish phonology.

See also

vielä, jatkuvuus (continuity)

This article provides a concise overview of the Finnish adverb edelleen, its basic meaning, typical usage, and slight nuances compared with related terms.