neljältä

Neljältä is a Finnish word that translates to "at four" or "four o'clock". It is commonly used to indicate a specific time of day. For example, "Tapaamme neljältä" means "We will meet at four o'clock". The word is formed by combining the number "neljä" (four) with the adessive case ending "-ltä", which signifies location or time.

In Finnish, time is often expressed using the genitive case for hours, but when referring to "at a certain hour" or "from a certain hour," the adessive case is used. Therefore, "neljältä" specifically denotes the time point of four. It can refer to four in the morning (aamulla neljältä) or four in the afternoon/evening (illalla neljältä or päivällä neljältä). The context usually clarifies which four is meant.

This simple temporal indicator is a fundamental part of everyday communication in Finland, used in scheduling appointments, planning events, and discussing daily routines. Its usage is straightforward and consistent, making it easily understandable for anyone familiar with basic Finnish grammar.