näöltään

Näöltään is a Finnish adverb. It is derived from the noun "näkö," which means sight or appearance, and the postpositional suffix "-ltään," indicating "by its/their." Therefore, "näöltään" translates to "by its appearance," "in appearance," or "visibly." It is used to describe the outward characteristics or visual impression of something or someone.

This adverb is commonly employed when detailing the physical attributes of an object, animal, or person. For instance, one might describe a dog as "näöltään suuri," meaning "large in appearance." Similarly, a building could be "näöltään vanha," indicating "old by its appearance." The usage of "näöltään" focuses on what can be perceived visually, setting it apart from descriptions based on other senses or internal qualities.

The grammatical function of "näöltään" is to modify adjectives or verbs, providing a specific context for the description. It is a versatile word in Finnish, allowing for nuanced descriptions of physical characteristics. It is important to note that "näöltään" refers specifically to the external presentation and not to an inherent quality or characteristic that might not be immediately visible.