sielläpä

sielläpä is a Finnish interjection or adverbial expression often used to convey a sense of mild surprise, realization, or acknowledgment, similar to "oh, there it is," "well, look at that," or "so that's where." It is a compound word formed from the demonstrative adverb "siellä" (there) and the particle "pä" which adds emphasis or a sense of discovery.

The particle "pä" is commonly appended to words in Finnish to give them a more colloquial or emphatic flavor, often in spoken language. When combined with "siellä," it creates a phrase that implies something has been located or understood after a period of searching or contemplation. For instance, someone might say "Sielläpä se oli!" upon finding a misplaced item, meaning "Oh, there it was!"

Its usage is generally informal and friendly. It can also be used to indicate that someone has finally arrived or made themselves known after an absence, like saying "Ah, sielläpä sinäkin!" which translates to "Ah, there you are too!" The tone is typically lighthearted and not used in formal contexts. The exact nuance can depend on the intonation and the surrounding conversation, but it generally signifies a positive or at least neutral discovery.