näkymältään

näkymältään is a Finnish adverb that translates to "in appearance," "visibly," or "outwardly." It is used to describe the external characteristics or observable qualities of a person, object, or situation. The word is derived from the Finnish noun "näkymä," which means "view," "sight," or "appearance."

When used in a sentence, näkymältään modifies a verb or adjective, providing information about how something appears or presents itself. For example, "Hän on näkymältään vanhempi kuin onkaan" translates to "He is outwardly older than he really is." Here, näkymältään describes the man's apparent age. Similarly, "Rakennus on näkymältään vanha ja rapistunut" means "The building is visibly old and dilapidated."

This adverb is useful for distinguishing between what is perceived on the surface and what might be the underlying reality. It allows for a nuanced description, acknowledging that outward appearances can sometimes be deceiving or simply a partial representation. The use of näkymältään helps to convey a sense of observation or judgment based on visual evidence.