Nimeltään

Nimeltään is a Finnish word that translates to "named" or "called" in English. It is derived from the verb "nimeltä," which means to name or to call by name. The word is commonly used in everyday Finnish conversation and writing when referring to someone or something by their given name or by a specific title. For example, one might say "Hän on nimeltään Pekka," meaning "He is named Pekka." Similarly, it can be used for places or things, such as "Tämä kaupunki on nimeltään Helsinki," which translates to "This city is called Helsinki." The grammatical form of "nimeltään" is the adessive case of "nimi" (name), indicating "by name." It functions as an adverbial phrase, providing information about how something or someone is identified. The usage of "nimeltään" is straightforward and consistent across various contexts in the Finnish language. It is a fundamental element for introducing or identifying individuals, objects, or locations.