Henkilöydessään

Henkilöydessään is a Finnish word that translates to "in his/her/their person" or "in their capacity as a person." It is a grammatical case form, specifically the inessive case of the possessive suffix "-nsä" combined with the genitive of the personal pronoun "henkilö," which means "person." The suffix "-nsä" is a third-person possessive suffix, indicating possession by someone or something already mentioned.

The phrase is used to denote that an action or state is happening within the being or identity of a person. For example, one might say "Hän toimi henkilöydessään" which translates to "He/She acted in his/her person" or "He/She acted in his/her capacity as a person." This implies that the action was a genuine expression of their inner self or role.

The concept is subtle and often relates to authenticity, personal conviction, or the manifestation of one's inherent qualities. It distinguishes an action as originating from the individual's core being rather than being an external imposition or a superficial act. The meaning can also extend to the idea of being fully present or embodied in one's identity. It is a somewhat formal or literary expression, not commonly used in everyday casual conversation.