Evällisillä

Evällisillä is a term that appears in some older Finnish texts, particularly those with a religious or philosophical bent. It is not a commonly used word in modern Finnish and its exact meaning can be somewhat debated or context-dependent. Generally, it can be understood as referring to something or someone that is "futile," "vain," "empty," or "illusory." The term carries a sense of meaninglessness or lack of true substance.

In certain contexts, evällisillä might be used to describe worldly possessions or pursuits that are seen as ultimately insignificant in the grand scheme of things, especially when contrasted with spiritual or eternal values. It can also be applied to ideas or beliefs that are considered false or without foundation. The word's etymology is not entirely clear, but it is thought to be related to concepts of emptiness or a lack of being. Due to its infrequent use and somewhat archaic nature, encountering evällisillä often requires careful consideration of the surrounding text to grasp its precise nuance. It is not a word that would typically be found in everyday conversation or contemporary literature.