Lyhyisinä

Lyhyisinä is a Finnish word that translates to "as short" or "in the shortest way" in English. It is the adessive plural form of the adjective lyhyt, meaning short. The adessive case in Finnish is used to indicate location, possession, or accompaniment, but in this context, it functions adverbially, modifying a verb or adjective to describe the manner or degree of shortness.

The word lyhyisinä can be used in various contexts to describe things that are brief, concise, or limited in duration or extent. For example, one might say "puhe pidettiin lyhyisinä" which means "the speech was held briefly" or "the speech was kept short." Another example could be "hänen vierailunsa oli lyhyisinä" meaning "his visit was short." The specific nuance can depend on the surrounding words in the sentence. It implies a comparison, suggesting that something is shorter than expected or shorter than other similar instances. Understanding the grammatical form and its adverbial function is key to correctly interpreting its meaning in Finnish.