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elämä

Elämä is the Finnish noun for life. It refers to the condition of being alive, the set of living beings collectively, and the experiences of living. The term is used across science, culture, and everyday speech.

The word elama is derived from elää, the verb meaning to live.

Biology: In biology, life is typically defined by a set of characteristics including organization, metabolism, growth,

Linguistic and cultural usage: In Finnish, elämä often refers to personal experience and existential questions. Compound

In philosophy and ethics, life is considered in terms of its value and moral standing; debates surround

responsiveness,
reproduction,
and
evolution.
Living
systems
range
from
microorganisms
to
plants
and
animals,
with
energy
flow
and
homeostasis
supporting
their
activities.
terms
like
elämänvaiheet
(life
stages),
elämänlaatu
(quality
of
life),
and
elämäkerta
(biography)
show
its
broad
use
in
culture.
topics
such
as
end-of-life
decisions
and
the
preservation
of
life,
reflecting
the
term’s
broader
social
and
ethical
implications.