mieliään

Mieliään is a Finnish word that translates to "his/her/its own will" or "of one's own accord" in English. It is a possessive form of the word "mieli," which can mean mind, will, mood, or inclination. The suffix "-än" indicates the genitive case, signifying possession.

The phrase "mieliään" is often used to describe actions or decisions made voluntarily, without external coercion or suggestion. For example, someone might act "mieliään" if they choose to do something because they want to, not because they are told to or forced into it. It implies an internal motivation and personal choice.

In everyday Finnish, "mieliään" can be encountered in various contexts. It might describe someone making a decision "omaksi mieliakseen" (for their own will) or acting "omasta mielestään" (from their own mind/opinion). The word carries a nuance of autonomy and self-determination. While direct translation can be achieved with phrases like "of his own free will," "mieliään" is a more idiomatic and compact expression in Finnish. Its usage emphasizes the internal source of an action or decision, highlighting personal agency.