edestakainen
Edestakainen is a Finnish word that translates to "back and forth" or "to and fro" in English. It is commonly used to describe movement, travel, or an action that is repeated in opposite directions. The word is derived from the Finnish words "edes" meaning "forth" or "forward" and "takainen" meaning "back" or "behind."
In everyday Finnish conversation, edestakainen can refer to a journey made in one direction and then returning.
Beyond literal movement, edestakainen can also be used figuratively. It might describe a process of negotiation