tileissä

Tileissä is a Finnish word that translates to "in the tiles" or "on the tiles." It is most commonly used in the context of the game of chess. When a player's king is in a position where it is under attack and has no legal moves to escape the attack, it is said to be "in tileissä" or "checkmated." This signifies the end of the game, with the player whose king is in tileissä losing. The word itself is a noun in the inessive case, indicating location within something. In everyday Finnish, "tileissä" can also refer to being in a tiled area, such as a bathroom or kitchen, though this usage is less common and less distinct than its chess-related meaning. The specific context usually clarifies which meaning is intended.