jyrkänteeltä

Jyrkänteeltä is a Finnish word that translates to "from the steep cliff" or "from the precipice." It is a grammatical case form, specifically the abessive case, of the word "jyrkänne." The abessive case in Finnish is used to indicate the absence of something or to express a state of being without something. In this instance, "jyrkänteeltä" denotes a location or origin that is situated at the edge of or down from a steep cliff.

The word "jyrkänne" itself refers to a steep slope, precipice, or escarpment. Therefore, "jyrkänteeltä" describes a situation where someone or something is positioned at such a place or has moved from it. For example, one might say "Putoan jyrkänteeltä," meaning "I am falling from the steep cliff." The word emphasizes the perilous or elevated nature of the starting point.

This specific word form is encountered in various contexts, from geographical descriptions to narrative storytelling, where the imagery of a steep cliff is relevant. Its usage highlights a point of origin that is characterized by its steepness or height. The abessive case ending, "-ltä," is attached to the word stem to convey this sense of origin or departure from the steep cliff.