elinkaarelleen
elinkaarelleen is a Finnish word that translates to "for its entire life" or "throughout its lifespan." It is a compound word formed from "elin" meaning "life" or "living," and "kaarelleen" which is the allative case of "kaari," meaning "arc" or "curve." The allative case in Finnish often indicates a direction or a duration, hence its use here to signify the duration of a life.
The term is commonly used in contexts discussing the longevity of organisms, products, or even abstract concepts.
The phrase emphasizes a complete and continuous period. It suggests a process or state that persists from