suuvedellä

suuvedellä is a Finnish word that translates to "on the water" or "by the water." It is a locative case of the word "suu," meaning "mouth" or "opening," and "vesi," meaning "water." Therefore, "suuvedellä" literally refers to the location at the mouth of a body of water, such as a river meeting a lake or the sea.

This term is often used in geographical contexts to describe settlements, natural features, or activities that take place at these transitional points. For example, a village might be described as being suuvedellä if it is situated where a river flows into a larger body of water. This location can be significant for historical reasons, such as trade or fishing, or for natural reasons, like influencing the ecosystem or providing a sheltered harbor.

In a broader sense, "suuvedellä" can also be used more generally to indicate being near or on any body of water, implying a connection to or presence within a watery environment. It evokes a sense of being at the edge of land and water, a place where different elements meet and interact. The word captures a specific geographical and often picturesque setting within the Finnish landscape.