Sormenpäillään

Sormenpäillään is a Finnish word that translates to "with fingertips" or "by fingertips". It is a descriptive adverbial phrase used to indicate a manner of touching, holding, or manipulating something very delicately or precisely. The phrase emphasizes the use of the very tips of the fingers, suggesting a light, careful, and often sensitive touch.

For example, one might use sormenpäillään to examine a fragile object, thread a needle, or pick up a tiny bead. The phrase implies a lack of force and a high degree of control. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation where something is handled with extreme caution or in a very subtle way. The construction of the phrase involves the genitive plural form of "sormenpää" (fingertip), indicating possession or association with the fingertips. Its usage is common in everyday Finnish conversation and writing when describing delicate actions.