Hiljaisellään

Hiljaisellään is a Finnish adverb that translates to "quietly," "silently," or "in silence." It describes an action performed without making noise or drawing attention. The word is formed from the adjective "hiljainen" meaning "quiet" or "silent," with the addition of the adessive case ending "-llään," which indicates possession or manner.

The adverb "hiljaisellään" is commonly used to describe subtle or unobtrusive actions. For example, one might say "hän meni hiljaisellään" (he/she left quietly) or "lapsi leikki hiljaisellään" (the child played quietly). It can also be used to describe a state of being, such as "huone oli hiljaisellään" (the room was quiet).

The nuance of "hiljaisellään" often implies a deliberate effort to be quiet, rather than simply the absence of noise. It can suggest a sense of stealth, peace, or respect for a quiet environment. The word's etymology highlights its connection to the state of silence and its use to describe actions performed within that state. While "hiljaa" is a more general adverb for "quietly," "hiljaisellään" often carries a slightly more descriptive or evocative tone, emphasizing the manner in which an action is carried out without sound.