Kotiikävä
Kotiikävä is a Finnish concept that loosely translates to "homeward longing" or "homesickness." It is a deep emotional state that encompasses a yearning for one's home, often accompanied by feelings of nostalgia for familiar places, people, and experiences. Unlike simple homesickness, which might be a temporary discomfort associated with being away from home, kotiikävä suggests a more profound and enduring emotional connection to one's origins.
This sentiment is deeply rooted in Finnish culture, where strong ties to family, community, and the natural
Kotiikävä is not necessarily a negative emotion. While it can carry a sense of sadness or loss,