niittämistä
Niittäminen is a Finnish term referring to the act of mowing or scything, particularly in the context of agricultural or horticultural work. It traditionally involves cutting down grass, hay, or other vegetation using a scythe. This practice has been a fundamental part of Finnish rural life for centuries, essential for harvesting fodder for livestock and managing meadows.
Historically, niittäminen was a labor-intensive process, often performed communally. The rhythm of scything and the subsequent
The term can also be used more broadly to describe any form of cutting vegetation close to