selässäni

Selässäni is a Finnish phrase that literally means "on my back" or "in my back." It is formed from the noun selkä (back) with the locative suffix -ssä, indicating position, plus the first-person possessive suffix -ni, indicating ownership by the speaker. The combination yields a compact way to refer to something located on the speaker’s back.

In use, selässäni describes a physical location or situation concerning the back. It can refer to clothing or objects resting on the back, or to a bodily feature such as a tattoo. For example, "Selässäni on tatuointi" translates to "There is a tattoo on my back." The expression is common in everyday Finnish and follows the general pattern of attaching possessive and locative suffixes directly to a body-part noun.

In addition to literal use, the phrase can carry metaphorical meanings, signaling a burden or responsibility carried by the speaker. The tone is neutral and understood across Finnish-speaking communities.