lähetys

Lähetys is a Finnish noun that generally refers to the act or result of sending something or someone. It derives from the verb lähettää, meaning to send, and shares its core sense with terms in many languages that denote transmission, dispatch, or mission. In Finnish, lähetys is most commonly used in three domains: transmission or broadcast, shipment or delivery, and religious missionary activity.

In the domain of transmission or broadcast, lähetys denotes a program that is transmitted, such as a television or radio broadcast. It can also describe the act of sending a signal or data over a network.

In logistics and commerce, lähetys refers to a package, parcel, or shipment. The term is used for both outbound shipments and the process of dispatching goods, as well as phrases like lähetyksen seuranta, which means shipment tracking.

In religious contexts, lähetys denotes missionary work or a mission carried out by a church or organization. It can refer to the activities themselves as well as the organizations dedicated to spreading a faith, for example, a lähetystoiminta or a lähetysjärjestö.

Usage can vary by context, and the exact meaning is usually inferred from surrounding words. There is no single English equivalent that covers all senses; translation depends on whether the discussion concerns broadcasting, logistics, or religious outreach.