ehtokedällä

ehtokedällä is a Finnish word that translates to "on the verge of" or "about to happen" in English. It describes a state of imminent transition or anticipation. This phrase is often used to convey that something is on the cusp of occurring, but has not yet fully materialized. It can refer to a physical state, such as a boat being ehtokedällä of the shore, meaning it is just about to set off.

The word can also be used in a more abstract sense, to describe a situation that is about to change. For example, a person might be described as ehtokedällä of making a big decision, indicating that they are very close to deciding but haven't finalized it yet. Similarly, a project could be ehtokedällä of completion, meaning it is nearly finished. The nuance of ehtokedällä lies in its suggestion of a threshold being passed imminently, highlighting the moment just before a change. It carries a sense of anticipation and the feeling that the next moment will bring about a new state.