Arvioidessasi

Arvioidessasi is a non-finite verb form of the Finnish verb arvioida, meaning to assess or evaluate. It functions as an adverbial participle that translates roughly to “as you evaluate” or “while you are evaluating,” and is most often used to set the context for the action in the main clause.

Grammatically, arvioidessasi is formed by attaching the second-person singular possessive suffix -si to the present active participle form of arvioida, yielding a clause that expresses an attendant circumstance carried out by the person addressed. The form is part of a family of adverbial participles in Finnish that can convey concurrent actions, conditions, or manners in written and formal language.

Usage and style guidance: arvioidessasi appears primarily in written Finnish, such as manuals, guidelines, academic writing, or formal instructions. It is suitable when the writer wants to describe what the reader or listener is doing while another action takes place. In everyday speech, more common constructions such as kun arvioit or kun arvioitessa may be used, depending on formality and clarity.

Examples:

- Arvioidessasi vaihtoehdot, kiinnitä huomiota kustannuksiin. (As you evaluate the options, pay attention to the costs.)

- Arvioidessasi tilannetta, muista oikeudelliset ja eettiset näkökulmat. (While you evaluate the situation, remember the legal and ethical considerations.)

Related forms include arvioidessaan (he/she/they are evaluating) and arvioidessanne (you all are evaluating).