Kokemuseltaan

Kokemuseltaan is a Finnish adverb that translates to "in terms of experience" or "based on experience." It is used to describe a situation, quality, or characteristic that is derived from or understood through personal experience. This term emphasizes the subjective and experiential nature of something, distinguishing it from theoretical knowledge or abstract concepts.

For example, one might say a person is "kokemuseltaan kokenut" which means "experienced in terms of experience," highlighting their practical background. It can also be used to describe how something is perceived or understood. If a task is described as "kokemuseltaan helppo" it implies that it is easy based on prior dealings with it, rather than a general inherent ease. The adverb serves to ground an assertion in the realm of lived events and personal encounters, providing a specific context for evaluation. It suggests that the understanding or quality being discussed is not merely intellectual but has been forged through direct engagement with the world.