sitään

Sitään is a Finnish word that translates to "afterwards" or "later" in English. It is an adverbial form derived from the verb "sittis" or "sitten," which means "to be late" or "to have been." The word "sitään" is commonly used in everyday conversation to indicate a sequence of events, suggesting that something will happen or was done at a subsequent time.

The usage of "sitään" is straightforward. For example, one might say "Mennään elokuviin sitään" which means "Let's go to the movies afterwards." It can also refer to a past event, such as "Hän tuli käymään sitään" meaning "He visited later." The word is flexible and can be placed at the beginning, middle, or end of a sentence depending on the desired emphasis.

In certain contexts, "sitään" can also imply a sense of waiting or delay. If someone is asked when they will complete a task, they might reply, "Teen sen sitään," meaning "I'll do it later." This suggests that the task is not a priority at the moment but will be addressed in due course. The word's versatility makes it a useful component of Finnish temporal expressions.