Lähisellään

Lähisellään is a Finnish word that translates to "nearby" or "close by" in English. It is a commonly used adverb and can refer to proximity in a physical sense, such as a location, or in a more abstract sense, such as a concept or time. For example, one might say "kauppa on lähisellään" meaning "the shop is nearby." It can also be used to describe something that is conceptually close, such as "ajatus on lähisellään" meaning "the idea is close." The word is formed from "lähi," meaning near or close, and "sellään," which is a suffix indicating a state or location. Lähisellään is a versatile term used in everyday conversation and writing to indicate closeness or proximity. Its usage is widespread across Finland.