äskeisenä
äskeisenä is a Finnish word, specifically a form of the adjective "äskeinen". It functions as an adverb in Finnish grammar, meaning "recently," "just now," or "a moment ago." It describes an action or event that has occurred very recently. For instance, in the sentence "Hän oli äskeisenä täällä" (He was here a moment ago), äskeisenä modifies the location or state of being, indicating its recency. The word is derived from "äsken," which also means recently or just now, with "-isenä" being a grammatical ending that allows it to function adverbially in this context. It is a common and useful word for expressing immediacy and the recent past in Finnish conversation and writing. Understanding this adverbial usage is key to comprehending the temporal nuances of Finnish sentences.