häntäevässä

Häntäevässä is a Finnish term that translates to "in the tail fin" or "at the tail end." It is commonly used in everyday language to indicate the latter part or the concluding section of something. This could refer to a period of time, such as the end of a month or year, or the final stages of an event, project, or even a journey. The phrase conveys a sense of being at the tail end, implying that the main or initial part has already passed.

For example, one might say "oleskelen häntäevässä lomaa" which means "I am at the tail end of my vacation." Similarly, "työprojekti on häntäevässä" could mean "the work project is in its final stages." The context usually makes the specific meaning clear. It’s a descriptive idiom that helps to pinpoint a position in time or progression, emphasizing the proximity to completion. The term is informal and widely understood in Finland.