immälläni

immälläni is a Finnish word that translates to "on my tongue" or "in my mouth." It is derived from the Finnish word "immel" which means "tongue." The word is often used in a literal sense, referring to something that is physically on one's tongue. For example, "Minulla on immälläni pala kakkua" translates to "I have a piece of cake on my tongue."

However, immälläni can also be used metaphorically to describe something that is on the verge of being said or expressed. It implies that a thought or a word is present in one's mind and is about to be articulated. For instance, "Hänen nimensä oli immälläni, mutta en saanut sitä sanottua" means "His name was on my tongue, but I couldn't say it." This usage conveys a sense of near-utterance or a word that is just out of reach of vocalization.

The grammatical form "immälläni" indicates possession, specifically that the tongue belongs to the speaker ("my tongue"). The "-llä" suffix denotes a locative case, signifying "on" or "at." Therefore, the word literally means "on my tongue." The flexibility of the Finnish language allows this simple phrase to carry both literal and figurative meaning depending on the context in which it is used.