níin

Näin is a Finnish adverb meaning “in this way” or “thus,” used to indicate manner or method and to introduce explanations. It is common in both spoken and written Finnish, especially in instructional contexts, manuals, and expository writing. The phrase näihin ollen? Wait, the correct common connective is “näin ollen,” which functions as a formal equivalent of “therefore” or “consequently.”

Grammatical notes: Näin is invariable and is not declined. It can appear at the start of a sentence to set out a method or explanation, or in the middle of a clause after a verb, as in “Näin teet sen” or “Käytä ohjetta näin.” It is semantically close to “niin” but emphasizes the manner in which something is done rather than serving only as a connector.

Ambiguity and word forms: the same spelling nä in lowercase is also the first-person past tense of “nähdä” (to see), meaning “I saw.” In practice, the adverbial use is distinguished by context and syntax.

Examples: Näin teet sen. Käytä ohjetta näin. Näin se tapahtui. In formal writing, the phrase Näin ollen is used to mean “therefore” or “consequently.”

See also: niin, Näin ollen. The word näIn Finnish usage, nä, in its adverbial sense, is a basic demonstrative that helps indicate the manner of action and is a common part of everyday language.