Interaktiivisena

Interaktiivisena is the essive form of the Finnish adjective interaktiivinen, meaning “interactive.” As an essive, interaktiivisena expresses a temporary state or role, equivalent to “as interactive” or “in an interactive form,” and is used to describe something that is interactive in a given context.

Grammatical notes: In Finnish, the essive case is formed with the suffix -na/-nä for adjectives, giving interaktiivisena from interaktiivinen. This form is distinct from the adverbial form interaktiivisesti, which means “interactively” in a manner or method. The essive emphasizes state or role rather than manner of action.

Usage and examples: The word is commonly used to describe software, educational materials, exhibits, or environments that function in an interactive way. Examples include: “Sovellus voidaan käyttää interaktiivisena välineenä opetuksessa” (The application can be used as an interactive tool in teaching); “Näyttely tarjosi interaktiivisena kokemuksena mahdollisuuden vuorovaikutukseen” (The exhibition offered an interactive experience with opportunities for interaction); “Käyttöliittymä on suunniteltu toimimaan interaktiivisena” (The user interface is designed to function interactively).

See also: Essive case in Finnish grammar; interaktiivinen (the base adjective). The form reflects how Finnish uses essive to denote state or role, contrasting with the adverbial -isesti to express manner.