ikäisenä

"ikäisenä" is a Finnish word that translates to "as old as" or "at the age of". It is commonly used in sentences to specify the age at which an event occurred or a state was achieved. For example, one might say "Hän alkoi puhua ikäisenä kuin hän on nyt" which means "He started speaking as old as he is now". This construction highlights a comparison between a past action and the present age.

Another common usage involves stating a specific age. For instance, "Lapsi oppi uimaan kuusivuotiaana" translates to "The child learned to swim at the age of six". In this context, "ikäisenä" is often preceded by a numeral or a phrase indicating a specific age. The genitive case of the number is typically used, followed by the suffix "-vuotiaana" which means "-year-old".

The word "ikäisenä" is a versatile grammatical form that allows for nuanced expression related to age and time. It can be used to describe a developmental milestone, a personal achievement, or a general state of being at a particular point in life. Its flexibility makes it a fundamental part of expressing age-related information in the Finnish language. Understanding its usage is key to comprehending many Finnish sentences where age is a relevant factor.