Pysäkeissä

Pysäkeissä is a Finnish word that translates to "at the stops" or "in the stops" in English. It is the plural partitive case of the word "pysäkki," which means "stop" or "station." In the context of public transportation, "pysäkeissä" refers to the locations where buses, trams, or trains pick up and drop off passengers.

Finnish public transport systems are characterized by clearly marked stops. These stops can range from simple signs on a pole to more elaborate shelters with seating and information displays. The term "pysäkeissä" would be used when discussing activities or events that take place at these designated locations. For example, one might say "Odotan ystävääni pysäkeissä" which means "I am waiting for my friend at the stops."

The concept of "pysäkeissä" is fundamental to understanding the functionality of public transportation in Finland. It signifies the points of access and egress for travelers. Whether a commuter is arriving at their destination or starting their journey, the "pysäkeissä" are the crucial interfaces within the transit network. The word's grammatical form, the partitive case, indicates an ongoing or indefinite action or state, fitting for the continuous flow of people at transportation hubs.