itsessessään

Itsessään is a Finnish word that translates to "in itself" or "itself" in English. It is a postposition used to refer to the inherent nature or essence of something, distinct from its external relationships or context. For example, one might say "Tämä on hyvä itsessään" which translates to "This is good in itself." This implies that the goodness of the thing is intrinsic and not dependent on external factors or how it might be perceived by others.

The word "itsessään" is derived from the pronoun "itse" meaning "self." The suffix "-ssä" indicates the inessive case, meaning "in" or "inside." Therefore, "itsessään" literally means "in its own self." It is often used to emphasize the internal qualities or characteristics of a subject, separating it from its surroundings or situational influences. The concept conveyed by "itsessään" is important in philosophical and abstract discussions where one seeks to understand the fundamental nature of things. It helps to distinguish between something's core properties and its perceived or relational attributes.