fyysellinen

The Finnish word "fyysillinen" translates to physical in English. It is an adjective used to describe things pertaining to the body, matter, or the laws of nature. It can refer to the tangible aspects of existence, as opposed to the abstract or spiritual. For example, one might speak of a "fyysillinen ruumis" (physical body) or "fyysillinen voima" (physical strength).

In a scientific context, "fyysillinen" relates to physics, the branch of science concerned with the nature and properties of matter and energy. Scientific laws and phenomena are often described as "fyysillinen". For instance, "fyysillinen laki" (physical law) refers to a principle that governs the behavior of the universe.

The term can also be used in everyday language to denote something corporeal or tangible. "Fyysillinen kontakti" means physical contact, and "fyysillinen väkivalta" refers to physical violence. It can also describe a state of being, such as being physically present or having a physical ailment. The opposite of "fyysillinen" might be "henkinen" (mental or spiritual) or "aineeton" (immaterial). Understanding "fyysillinen" is key to grasping many Finnish concepts related to the material world and bodily experiences.