Etäisyyssanamaisia

Etäisyyssanamaisia is a Finnish term used in linguistics to describe words that convey a sense of distance, either literal or figurative. These words are not a formal grammatical category but rather a conceptual grouping based on their semantic function. They can relate to spatial separation, temporal separation, or even abstract differences in understanding or opinion.

Examples of etäisyyssanamaisia include prepositions and adverbs that indicate physical distance, such as 'kaukaa' (from far away) or 'lähellä' (near). In a temporal sense, words like 'ennen' (before) and 'jälkeen' (after) also fall under this umbrella, denoting separation in time. Figuratively, etäisyyssanamaisia can express a disconnect in understanding, as seen in phrases related to different perspectives or viewpoints. The concept highlights how language encodes the human perception of separation and proximity in various forms.