Astianpesukoneella

Astianpesukoneella is the adessive form of the Finnish noun astianpesukone, meaning “with a dishwasher” or “by using a dishwasher.” In Finnish grammar, the adessive case marks means or instrument, so astianpesukoneella indicates that an action is performed using a dishwasher. The form is created by adding the adessive suffix -lla/-llä to astianpesukone, yielding astianpesukoneella.

Usage and examples

It is used to describe how an action is carried out with the dishwasher as the tool. For example: Voit pestä astiat astianpesukoneella. This means you use the dishwasher’s washing program to clean the dishes. Another example: Kotona tiskit voidaan hoitaa astianpesukoneella, when a dishwasher is available.

Grammatical notes

The suffix marks instrument or means and is part of a larger system of case endings in Finnish. Astianpesukoneella is a single word. It expresses means rather than direction; the corresponding form to indicate direction into the appliance would be astianpesukoneeseen.

Translations

In English, astianpesukoneella is most directly translated as “with a dishwasher” or “by using a dishwasher.” It is commonly used in everyday language, manuals, and discussions about kitchen appliances and cleaning practices. See also astianpesukone.