Kanssakäynyt

Kanssakäynyt is a Finnish word that translates to "acquaintance" or "someone one has interacted with." It refers to a person with whom one has had some form of social engagement, however brief or superficial. This can range from a casual encounter to a more established, though not necessarily close, relationship. The term implies a level of familiarity, but it does not necessarily indicate friendship or deep personal connection.

The context in which "kanssakäynyt" is used often determines the precise nuance of the relationship. It might be used to describe a colleague one sees daily but does not know well personally, or someone met at a social event. The word emphasizes the act of having "gone with" or "been together" in some capacity, highlighting shared experience or presence. It is a neutral term that avoids implying strong positive or negative feelings. In essence, a "kanssakäynyt" is someone you know of or have interacted with, but not necessarily someone you are close to.