Ytimekkäässä
Ytimekkäässä refers to a Finnish term that combines the words "ytimellä" (literally "with the core" or "essentially") and "käyttää" (to use). The phrase is often used colloquially to describe a situation where someone is being overly literal or rigid in their interpretation of something, particularly in discussions or negotiations. It implies that the person is focusing too narrowly on the surface-level details rather than considering the broader context or underlying meaning.
The concept is closely related to the idea of "splitting hairs," where minor or insignificant distinctions are
The term is not formally recognized in dictionaries but is widely understood in everyday Finnish speech. It