Tähtäimillä

Tähtäimillä is a Finnish word that translates to "in sight" or "targeted" in English. It refers to a state of being observed, aimed at, or considered as a potential objective. The term can be used in various contexts, both literal and figurative.

In a literal sense, "tähtäimillä" describes a situation where a person or object is physically within the field of view of a weapon's sight or a camera. For example, a sniper might say a target is "tähtäimillä" when they have it lined up in their scope. Similarly, a photographer might have their subject "tähtäimillä" before taking a picture.

Figuratively, "tähtäimillä" can indicate that someone or something is the focus of attention, scrutiny, or ambition. A politician might feel they are "tähtäimillä" if they are facing intense public criticism. A company might have a new market "tähtäimillään" if they are planning to expand into it. It implies a position of being noticed and potentially acted upon. The word carries a sense of anticipation or potential action directed towards the subject.