myöhästelyllä

Myöhästelyllä is the adessive form of the Finnish noun myöhästely, which denotes lateness or delay. The term refers to the phenomenon or action of being late or causing something to be late. In Finnish discourse, myöhästelyä can describe delays in schedules, deadlines, or processes, and it is more common in formal or descriptive writing than in casual speech.

Etymology and related forms: Myöhästely derives from the verb myöhästyä (to be late) and the noun-forming suffix -ly, producing a noun that means the act or occurrence of lateness. Related words include myöhästyminen (lateness or delay as a process), and myöhästyttää (to cause to be late). The adessive form myöhästelyllä marks the context or manner of lateness, and is typically used in statements about how delays manifest in a situation.

Usage and nuances: The term is more likely to appear in administrative, logistical, or academic contexts than in everyday conversation. It can refer to spontaneous delays as well as ongoing or systemic tardiness, depending on the broader context. In everyday Finnish, phrases such as myöhästymisen vuoksi or myöhästyksen vuoksi are more common for indicating the cause of a delay.

See also: Myöhästyminen, Myöhästyä, Myöhäistää.