kappeliin

Kappeliin is the illative form of kappeli, the Finnish word for chapel. A kappeli is a small church building or a dedicated worship space, often found within a larger church complex, at universities, monasteries, or public sites. In Finnish usage, kappeli can refer to a modest worship space used for private or smaller-scale services, as well as to a subsidiary chapel within a bigger church or religious complex.

The word kappeli is a loanword in Finnish, derived from Swedish kapell, which in turn comes from Latin capella (through various intermediate routes). The illative suffix -in marks movement into a place, so kappeliin literally means “into the chapel.”

Usage and examples: Kappeliin is used in sentences to indicate going into the chapel or entering its space. Example: Hän meni kappeliin hiljentymään. Translation: He went into the chapel to be quiet/reflect. In descriptive or architectural contexts, kappeliin appears in discussions of location or access within a religious site.

Notes: The distinction between kappeli and kirkko (church) typically relates to size and function; kappeli is usually smaller and may serve private worship, ceremonial functions, or act as part of a larger religious site. The term is common in Finland in religious, historical, and architectural descriptions.