Kielielämässä
Kielielämässä is a Finnish term that translates to "language life" or "life with language." It refers to the broader context of how languages are used, learned, and experienced in everyday life, beyond formal linguistic study. This concept encompasses the social, cultural, and personal dimensions of language. It recognizes that language is not just a system of grammar and vocabulary but a living, evolving entity deeply intertwined with human interaction, identity, and community.
The study of kielielämässä can involve examining how individuals acquire their first and subsequent languages, the