yksittäisenään

Yksittäisenään is a Finnish adverb. It translates to "individually," "singly," or "alone" in English. It is formed from the word "yksittäinen," which means "individual" or "single." The "-ään" suffix is a partitive plural ending, but in this adverbial context, it conveys a sense of being by oneself or in isolation.

The word yksittäisenään is used to describe an action or state of being where something or someone is separate from others. For example, one might say that a student is studying yksittäisenään if they are studying by themselves, not in a group. Similarly, if a bird is flying yksittäisenään, it means it is flying alone, not as part of a flock. The adverb emphasizes the distinctness or isolation of the subject.

The usage of yksittäisenään can also imply a lack of company or support. While it can simply mean being physically alone, it can sometimes carry a connotation of being solitary or detached. The context of the sentence will usually clarify the precise meaning. It is a relatively common adverb in Finnish and contributes to the nuanced expression of separation and individuality.