iäkkäässä

The Finnish word "iäkkäässä" is the inessive case of the adjective "iäkäs". It translates to "in old" or "in advanced age". The root word "iäkäs" describes someone who is elderly, old, or of advanced years. "Iäkkäässä" is therefore used to indicate a state or location related to being old.

For example, one might say "iäkkäässä iässä" which means "at an advanced age" or "in old age". This phrase refers to a period of life. Another usage could be referring to a place or situation where elderly people are found, such as "iäkkäässä asuntolassa" meaning "in an elderly care home". The word implies a stage of life characterized by aging and its associated physical and social aspects. It is a descriptive term used to convey the concept of being elderly within a given context.