Sähköillä

Sähköillä is a Finnish colloquial term that translates roughly to "with electricity" or "electrically." It is commonly used in everyday conversation to describe something that is powered by electricity or involves electrical components. For instance, someone might say "auto on sähköillä" to mean a car is electric. Similarly, "valo on sähköillä" would indicate that a light is on and functioning using electricity.

The term is informal and not typically found in technical or scientific writing, where more precise terms like "sähköinen" (electric) or "sähkökäyttöinen" (electrically operated) would be used. However, in casual Finnish dialogue, "sähköillä" serves as a quick and understandable way to convey the concept of electrical power. It can be applied to a wide range of objects and situations, from household appliances to vehicles and even abstract concepts related to electrical systems.

The usage of "sähköillä" reflects a pragmatic approach to language, where a simple, commonly understood phrase is preferred over more complex or formal terminology in informal contexts. It highlights the ubiquitous nature of electricity in modern Finnish life and the ease with which the language adapts to incorporate technological advancements into everyday speech.