äväksi

äväksi is a Finnish word that primarily translates to "for a short while," "temporarily," or "briefly." It is an adverb and is commonly used in everyday conversation to indicate a limited duration of time.

The word is often employed to describe an action or state that is not permanent. For example, one might say "Olen täällä äväksi" meaning "I am here for a short while." Similarly, it can be used to express a temporary change or situation, such as "Sää oli äväksi parempi" meaning "The weather was temporarily better."

While its core meaning revolves around brevity, the precise nuance can sometimes depend on the context. It can imply a feeling of passing time quickly or a planned, but short, engagement. It is a versatile term in Finnish grammar, allowing speakers to efficiently convey the temporary nature of something without needing more complex sentence structures. The word is not typically used in formal writing unless it's quoting informal speech.