Välikohtaisesti

Välikohtaisesti is a Finnish adverb that translates to "incidentally," "coincidentally," or "by chance" in English. It is used to describe an event or occurrence that happens unexpectedly or without a specific intention or plan. The word is formed from the noun "välikohtaus," meaning "incident" or "occurrence," and the adverbial suffix "-isesti."

This term often implies that something happened as a secondary consequence of another action, or simply that it came about without deliberate effort or foresight. For example, one might say "Tapasin hänet välikohtaisesti kaupassa" which means "I met him incidentally at the store," suggesting the meeting was unplanned. It can also be used to introduce a tangential point or a piece of information that is relevant but not the main focus of the conversation.

The usage of välikohtaisesti can convey a sense of serendipity or a lack of direct causality. It is a common word in everyday Finnish conversation and writing, used to add nuance to descriptions of how events unfolded. The adverb emphasizes the unplanned nature of an event or connection.