kummitus
Kummitus is the Finnish word for a ghost or apparition. It denotes a spectral presence, typically associated with the dead or with places said to be haunted. In everyday language the term can describe a visible ghost, a cold draft, or an uncanny sensation that something otherworldly is near.
In Finnish folklore, kummitukset are spirits that have not completed their passage to the afterlife. They are
In modern culture, the term is used in literature, cinema, and media to evoke supernatural atmospheres. It
Related terms in Finnish include haamu, and the concept is part of the broader category of ghosts