eläessään

Eläessään is a Finnish word that translates to "while alive" or "in life." It is often used in a temporal context to refer to events or states that occur during a person's lifetime. For instance, one might say that a person achieved something significant eläessään, meaning they accomplished it before they died. The word emphasizes the duration of existence and the activities undertaken within that period.

The concept of eläessään can also carry a more philosophical or experiential weight. It can imply living fully, actively participating in life, or experiencing things firsthand as opposed to posthumously. In literature or discussions about legacy, it might be used to differentiate between what was recognized or achieved during a person's life versus what was appreciated or understood after their passing. The term is a straightforward descriptor of a state of being alive and the time frame associated with it. It is a common word in everyday Finnish, used in various contexts from casual conversation to more formal writing.