Kansainvälisenä

Kansainvälisenä is a Finnish word that translates to "international" or "as international" in English. It functions as an adjective or adverb depending on its grammatical context within a sentence. When used as an adjective, it describes something that pertains to or involves multiple nations. For instance, one might discuss a "kansainvälisenä yhteistyönä" which means "as international cooperation."

The word is derived from "kansainvälinen," the base form of the adjective. The "-ä" ending indicates the partitive case, which is often used to denote an indefinite quantity, a part of something, or in certain grammatical constructions. Therefore, "kansainvälisenä" specifically refers to the state or manner of being international. It can be used to describe organizations, events, agreements, or any entity that operates across national borders.

Examples of its usage might include describing a goal as "kansainvälisenä menestyksenä" (as international success) or referring to a process as being carried out "kansainvälisenä standardina" (as an international standard). The precise nuance of its meaning is tied to the surrounding words and the overall grammatical structure of the Finnish sentence. Understanding the role of case endings in Finnish is crucial to fully grasp the usage of "kansainvälisenä."