Inaktiivsetena

Inaktiivsetena is a Finnish grammatical form used to express the idea “as inactive” or “in the state of being inactive” with a plural subject. It is part of the essive case, which marks temporary states or roles. The form is created by taking the plural stem of the adjective “inaktiivinen” (inactive) and adding the essive suffix -ena, resulting in inaktiivisetena. The singular equivalent is inaktiivisena.

Usage and context

Inaktiivsetena is typically found in formal or descriptive texts, where speakers or writers describe the state or role of several subjects at a given moment. The essive expresses a temporary or situational state, contrasting with other state expressions that might indicate more permanent conditions or different roles.

Morphology

- Base: inaktiivinen (inactive)

- Plural stem: inaktiiviset

- Essive suffix: -ena

- Result: inaktiivisetena (as inactive ones)

Relation to other forms

The singular form of the same concept is inaktiivisena (as an inactive one). Finnish also employs the essive in other adjectival and nominal forms to indicate similar “as” roles or states, with variations depending on number and gender-neutral Finnish grammar rules.

See also

Finnish grammar, essive case, adjectives in Finnish, state expressions in Finnish.