Hakeutuessa

Hakeutuessa is a Finnish linguistic term referring to the present adverbial participle form of the verb hakeutua. It means “while seeking” or “as one seeks” and is used to indicate a parallel action that accompanies the main clause. The form is commonly found in formal or literary writing and helps express initiative or effort directed toward a goal.

Morphology and usage form: The participle is created from hakeutua by adding the suffix -essa, producing hakeutuessa. As a participial form, it does not conjugate for person, number, or tense and functions to link actions in a subordinate clause. It often introduces circumstances under which the main action occurs, similar to how English uses “while seeking” or “as one seeks.”

Nuances and context: Hakeutuessa often conveys purposeful movement toward a goal, such as employment, education, or membership, highlighting the subject’s agency in the process. It can emphasize motivation, preparation, or the conditions surrounding an action. In some instances, it may be used to describe institutional or procedural processes where individuals actively pursue a path or role.

Examples:

- Hakeutuessaan työhön hän laati hakemuksensa huolellisesti. (As he sought employment, he prepared his application carefully.)

- Hakeutuessaan opiskelemaan lääketiedettä hän muutti kaupunkiin. (While seeking to study medicine, he moved to the city.)

See also: Hakeutuminen (the related noun form referring to the act of seeking or pursuing).