nimillään

nimillään is a Finnish word that functions as an adverb. It is derived from the word nimi, meaning "name." The word nimillään is often used to express the idea of "by name" or "individually." It signifies a direct and specific reference to a person or thing, rather than a general or collective one.

For example, if someone says "He knows them nimillään," it means he knows them each by their individual names, implying a personal acquaintance with each person. It can also be used to indicate that something is true or applicable to each item in a group, rather than the group as a whole. In this context, it emphasizes the distinctness and separateness of each element. The usage of nimillään highlights the importance of individual identity or specific characteristics within a broader context. It is a nuanced term that adds precision to descriptions and statements in the Finnish language.