Kävelyllä

Kävelyllä is a Finnish locative expression formed from the noun kävely, meaning “a walk,” with the adessive suffix -llä. It denotes being in the state of being out for a walk or being on a walk. In everyday language it is most often used with the verb olla to describe someone’s current activity, as in “Olen kävelyllä” (I’m out for a walk).

Grammatical notes: Kävelyllä is the adessive form of kävely. For movement toward a walk, the related form kävelylle is used, for example in “Mennään kävelylle” (Let’s go for a walk). The phrase can function as a complement in sentences with various verbs and can appear in statements about plans, current activity, or state.

Usage and nuance: The expression is neutral and common in casual speech, focusing on the activity of walking rather than a destination. It can be combined with other elements to specify location or context, such as “Olen kävelyllä kaupungissa” or used in more general statements about being outside for exercise or leisure. Related terms include ulkoilla (to spend time outside) and lenkkeillä (to go for a jog or a longer walk).

See also: Kävely, ulkoilu, lenkkeily, Finnish adessive and allative cases.

Overall, kävelyllä is a succinct way to express that someone is currently out walking, while kävelylle indicates the act of going out for a walk.