Varhaiseksi

Varhaiseksi is a Finnish word that functions as an adverb or a postposition. As an adverb, it translates to "early" or "in advance." For example, "hän saapui varhaiseksi" means "he arrived early." It can also indicate an early stage of something, such as "varhaiseksi syksyksi" meaning "for the early autumn."

When used as a postposition, typically with the genitive case, it conveys a sense of "before" or "prior to." For instance, "loman varhaiseksi" could be interpreted as "before the holiday." The specific meaning often depends on the context and the noun it modifies. This word is an integral part of expressing temporal relationships in the Finnish language, allowing for nuanced descriptions of timing and precedence. Its usage is common in everyday conversation and written Finnish.