keräänsä

Keräänsä is a Finnish word that functions as a reflexive pronoun. It is derived from the verb "kerätä," which means to gather, collect, or accumulate. The "-nsä" suffix indicates that the action is directed back to the subject of the sentence. Therefore, "keräänsä" translates to "gathering oneself," "collecting oneself," or "pulling oneself together."

This term is typically used when someone is in a state of distress, confusion, or a loss of composure. For example, after a shocking event, a person might need time to "kerätä itsensä" before they can think clearly or act. It implies a deliberate effort to regain control over one's emotions or mental state. The phrase can also be used in less dramatic situations, such as when someone is tired and needs to "gather their strength" before continuing an activity.

The grammatical function of "keräänsä" is to emphasize that the subject is the recipient of the action of gathering. It highlights the internal process of self-consolidation or recovery. While it can be translated in various ways depending on the context, the core meaning revolves around the act of bringing oneself back to a state of readiness or stability.