Tunnetatavat

Tunnetatavat is a Finnish term that roughly translates to "things that can be felt" or "sensations." It encompasses a broad category of subjective experiences that involve bodily perceptions and emotional states. This can include physical sensations such as warmth, cold, pressure, pain, or touch, as well as more internal feelings like hunger, thirst, or fatigue.

Beyond these basic physiological responses, tunnetatavat also extends to emotional experiences. Joy, sadness, anger, fear, surprise, and disgust are all considered tunnetatavat. The term highlights the subjective and personal nature of these experiences, emphasizing that they are perceived and interpreted by the individual.

In a broader sense, tunnetatavat can also refer to intangible qualities or atmospheres that are perceived. For example, one might speak of the tunnetatavat of a place, referring to its overall mood or feeling. This usage extends the concept beyond purely internal bodily or emotional states to include a perception of the external environment's character. The understanding and interpretation of tunnetatavat are often influenced by personal history, cultural context, and individual disposition.