ihmeessä

The Finnish word "ihmeessä" is an adverb or interjection that translates to "in wonder," "in astonishment," or "what in the world." It is used to express surprise, bewilderment, or exasperation, often in a rhetorical question. For example, "Mitä ihmeessä?" translates to "What in the world?" or "What on earth?".

The word is formed from "ihme," meaning "wonder" or "miracle," and the inessive case ending "-ssä," which signifies "in." Thus, literally, it means "in wonder." The phrase can convey a range of emotions from mild curiosity to strong disbelief, depending on the context and intonation.

"Ihminen ihmeissään" is a common phrase meaning "a person in wonder," describing someone experiencing awe or amazement. The term can also be used sarcastically to imply that something is so strange or unlikely that it's almost unbelievable. Its versatility makes it a common and expressive element of Finnish colloquial speech.