Silmistään

Silmistään is a Finnish word that translates to "from its eyes" or "through its eyes." It is a common grammatical construct used to describe actions or observations originating from or perceived by the eyes. For example, one might say "hän katsoi silmistään" which means "he/she looked from its eyes" or "he/she looked through its eyes," implying a direct visual perception. The word "silmistään" is the elative plural form of "silmä," meaning "eye." The elative case indicates movement or origin from within something, and the plural form refers to multiple eyes, though it can also be used in a singular sense metaphorically or when referring to the eyes as a pair. The word is frequently encountered in literature, poetry, and everyday conversation in Finland. It can be used to convey a sense of seeing, understanding, or experiencing something directly through visual means. The concept of seeing "through its eyes" can also imply empathy or understanding another's perspective.