perättäinen

Perättäinen is a Finnish word that translates to "consecutive," "successive," or "sequential" in English. It is used to describe things that follow each other in a particular order without interruption. For instance, perättäinen päivä would mean a consecutive day, referring to two days that immediately follow one another. Similarly, perättäinen numero indicates a consecutive number, such as 7 and 8.

The word is derived from the Finnish verb "perätä," which means to follow or come after. The suffix "-inen" is a common adjectival suffix in Finnish. Therefore, perättäinen literally means "that which follows."

In various contexts, perättäinen emphasizes the continuity or order of events or items. For example, in sports, perättäinen voitto would mean a consecutive win. In a temporal sense, perättäinen vuosi signifies a year that follows another. It can also be used to describe a series of actions or items that occur or appear one after another. The meaning is generally straightforward, indicating a direct continuation or succession.