myllyllä

myllyllä is a Finnish word that translates to "at the mill" or "in the mill." It is a locative case of the word mylly, which means mill. The ending -llä indicates location, similar to the English prepositions "at" or "in."

The word mylly itself refers to a structure or machine used for grinding grain into flour or meal. Historically, mills were essential for food production, and many communities were built around them. Common types of mills include watermills, windmills, and hand-operated querns.

Therefore, when someone uses the word myllyllä, they are specifying that an action is taking place or an object is located at a mill. For example, "Olen myllyllä" would mean "I am at the mill." Similarly, "Vilja on myllyllä" translates to "The grain is at the mill." The context of the sentence would determine whether it means the grain is being processed or simply stored there. In modern usage, especially in rural or historical contexts, the word still evokes the image of a working mill.