peräjälkeen

Peräjälkeen is a Finnish adverb that translates to "afterwards," "subsequently," or "in a row." It is used to indicate a sequence of events or actions that follow one another. The word is composed of two parts: "perä" meaning "back" or "end," and "jälkeen" meaning "after." Together, they convey the idea of something happening at the end or following another thing.

In usage, peräjälkeen often appears in sentences describing a series of actions. For example, "Hän söi aamiaisen ja meni sitten töihin peräjälkeen" translates to "He ate breakfast and then went to work afterwards." The adverb emphasizes the consecutive nature of these activities. It can also be used to describe things happening one after another without a pause, such as "Autot ajoivat peräjälkeen moottoritiellä" meaning "Cars drove in a row on the highway."

The word can also imply a direct succession, without any intervening time or event. This is distinct from adverbs that might simply mean "later." Peräjälkeen strongly suggests an immediate or closely following sequence. It is a common and versatile adverb in the Finnish language, playing a significant role in constructing temporal relationships between events.