Lähimmillä

Lähimmillä is a Finnish word that translates to "at the nearest" or "closest" in English. It is a grammatical form of the Finnish word "lähellä," which means "near" or "close." Specifically, "lähimmillä" is the adessive plural form of the superlative adjective "lähin" (closest).

The adessive case in Finnish is used to indicate location, possession, and sometimes means or manner. When "lähimmillä" is used, it refers to the closest locations or places in a plural sense. For example, one might say "Mennään lähimmillä kaupoille" which translates to "Let's go to the nearest shops." Here, "lähimmillä" modifies "kaupoille" (to the shops), indicating that the shops are the closest ones available.

It can also be used in a more abstract sense to describe proximity to something. For instance, "projektin lähimmillä vaiheilla" could mean "at the nearest stages of the project," implying the most recent or immediate phases. The context of the sentence is crucial for understanding the precise meaning of "lähimmillä." It's a commonly used word in everyday Finnish conversation and writing to express proximity and immediacy.