ämpärillisellä

Ämpärillisellä is a Finnish word that translates to "a bucketful" or "with a bucket." It is a descriptive phrase used to indicate a quantity or manner of carrying or holding something. The word combines "ämpäri," meaning bucket, with the adessive case ending "-llä," which denotes location, accompaniment, or means.

In its most literal sense, "ämpärillisellä" refers to the act of carrying or containing a substance using a bucket. For example, one might say "hiekkaa ämpärillisellä" (sand by the bucketful) to describe a large quantity of sand being moved or stored in a bucket. It can also describe how an action is performed, such as "veden kantaminen ämpärillisellä" (carrying water with a bucket).

Beyond its literal meaning, "ämpärillisellä" can be used figuratively to express abundance or a large, often overwhelming, amount of something. This can extend to abstract concepts as well. For instance, "kiitosta ämpärillisellä" could mean receiving a great deal of praise. The phrase conveys a sense of substantial volume, similar to how one might describe something as being "a ton of" or "a flood of" in English. The context is crucial in determining whether the phrase is meant literally or figuratively.