Arvostaen

Arvostaen is a Finnish adverbial participle formed from the verb arvostaa, meaning to value, respect, or appreciate. In usage, arvostaen denotes the manner in which an action is performed, roughly translating to “valuing,” “appreciating,” or “with appreciation.” It is commonly found in formal or literary contexts to emphasize consideration for others’ contributions, opinions, or circumstances.

Grammar and usage guidance: arvostaen functions as an adverbial participle that introduces a clause describing the attitude or approach with which the main action is carried out. It often appears at the beginning of a sentence, followed by a main clause, as in: Arvostaen kaikkien panosta, hallitus teki päätöksen. It can also modify a verb or subject within a sentence, e.g., Hän puhui arvostaen kuulijoita. The form is stylistically distinct from arvostavasti, which is an adverb meaning “respectfully” and is more common in everyday speech.

Context and nuance: arvostaen emphasizes the internal motive or ethical stance of valuing others, rather than simply performing an action in a respectful manner. Because it carries a nuance of recognition or appreciation, it is most frequent in essays, speeches, or formal announcements. It may not be as common in casual conversation, where simpler constructions are preferred.

See also: arvostaa, arvostus, arvostelu.