terveydeltään

Terveydeltään is a Finnish word that translates to "in terms of health" or "health-wise." It is an adverbial form derived from the noun "terveys," meaning "health." The suffix "-ltään" indicates a possessive or qualitative relationship, essentially describing the state or condition relating to health.

When used in a sentence, "terveydeltään" modifies a verb or adjective to specify the aspect of health being discussed. For example, one might say "Hän on terveydeltään hyvä," meaning "He/She is good in terms of health," or more naturally, "He/She is in good health." Conversely, "Hän on terveydeltään heikko" would mean "He/She is weak in terms of health," or "He/She is in poor health."

The term is frequently encountered in contexts discussing medical conditions, lifestyle choices, or general well-being. It allows for a precise description of someone's health status without necessarily detailing specific ailments. It can be used to describe individuals, groups, or even populations. For instance, a report might analyze the economic impact of a population's health, stating that "väestö on terveydeltään parantunut," meaning "the population's health has improved." This linguistic function makes "terveydeltään" a useful and common element in everyday Finnish conversation and more formal writing concerning health matters.