Hetkittäessä

Hetkittäessä is an Estonian word that translates to "momentarily" or "in moments" in English. It describes something that occurs or is perceived to occur in very short, intermittent periods. The word is often used to convey a sense of transience or something that is not continuous.

This term can be applied to various situations. For instance, one might describe a flickering light as hetkittäessä, indicating that it goes on and off repeatedly but briefly. Similarly, a sound that is heard only at intervals, or a feeling that comes and goes, could be described using this word. In a more abstract sense, it can refer to thoughts or ideas that appear and disappear quickly in one's mind.

The usage of hetkittäessä emphasizes the fleeting nature of the described phenomenon. It suggests that the occurrence is not sustained but rather happens in brief bursts or flashes. The word carries a nuance of unpredictability, as it implies that the event's presence is not guaranteed to continue. It highlights the temporary and perhaps even ephemeral quality of an experience or observation, differentiating it from something that is constant or prolonged.