Lähekkäisestä

Lähekkäisestä is a Finnish word that translates to "nearby" or "close by" in English. It is commonly used to describe proximity in terms of distance, but can also refer to closeness in relationships or abstract concepts. The word is formed from the root "lähellä," meaning "near," with the addition of the possessive suffix "-kkäis-" and the genitive case ending "-stä."

In everyday conversation, lähekkäisestä is used to indicate that something is not far away. For example, "Kauppa on lähekkäisestä" means "The shop is nearby." It can also be used to describe objects that are in close proximity to each other, such as "Ne ovat lähekkäisestä" meaning "They are close together."

Beyond physical distance, lähekkäisestä can also convey a sense of emotional or relational closeness. For instance, "Hänellä on lähekkäisestä suhde perheeseensä" translates to "He has a close relationship with his family." In a more abstract sense, it can refer to something being similar or related, as in "Nämä ideat ovat lähekkäisestä" meaning "These ideas are related." The genitive case ending "-stä" indicates that the word is modifying another noun, suggesting a possession or characteristic.