elämänä

elämänä is a Finnish word that translates to "as life" or "in life" in English. It is a compound word formed from "elämä" (life) and the essive case ending "-nä". The essive case in Finnish indicates a state or capacity in which something exists or functions. Therefore, elämänä describes a condition or a role as it pertains to life in a broader sense.

The phrase can be used in various contexts to describe how something is perceived or experienced within the context of existence. For instance, one might say that a particular event is viewed "elämänä" meaning it is seen as a natural part of life's experiences, whether positive or negative. It can also refer to something functioning or existing in a particular way throughout one's life. The nuance of elämänä often depends on the surrounding words and the overall sentence structure, conveying a sense of ongoing existence or a characteristic state. It is a common and versatile expression in the Finnish language, reflecting on the nature and progression of life itself.