sairaskäyntiin

Sairaskäyntiin is a Finnish term that translates directly to "going to be sick" or "falling ill." It describes the process of a person's health deteriorating and them becoming unwell. This can encompass a wide range of conditions, from mild ailments like a common cold to more serious illnesses. The phrase is often used in everyday conversation to indicate the onset of sickness, implying that the individual is in the early stages of developing a disease or experiencing symptoms. It suggests a transition from a state of health to a state of sickness.

The term can be used proactively, such as when someone feels the initial signs of illness and states, "Minusta taitaa tulla sairaskäyntiin" (I think I'm starting to get sick). It can also be used retrospectively to explain why someone was absent or unwell. For example, "Hän jäi pois töistä sairaskäyntiin" (He/she stayed home from work due to falling ill). While it doesn't specify the exact nature of the illness, "sairaskäyntiin" broadly refers to the unfolding of a sickness. It is a common and idiomatic expression in Finnish for describing the experience of becoming ill.