kärsivänä

Kärsivänä is a Finnish word that translates to "suffering" or "in pain" in English. It describes a state of experiencing physical or emotional distress. The word can be used in various contexts, referring to a person who is undergoing hardship, illness, or emotional turmoil. It denotes a passive role, indicating that the individual is the recipient of suffering.

The term can be applied to a wide range of experiences. For instance, someone recovering from an injury might be described as kärsivänä. Similarly, an individual dealing with grief or loss could also be characterized as kärsivänä. In a broader sense, it can refer to collective suffering, such as a population enduring hardship due to war or famine.

The grammatical form "kärsivänä" is the essive case of the present participle of the verb "kärsiä" (to suffer). This grammatical structure emphasizes the state or condition of being in suffering at a particular moment. It highlights the ongoing nature of the experience. The concept of suffering is a universal human experience, and the Finnish language provides this specific term to articulate that state.