Keskustellessani
Keskustellessani is a Finnish adverbial participle form derived from the verb keskustella, meaning to discuss or to converse. It expresses that the action of conversing occurs at the same time as another action described in the main clause, typically in a narrative context. The form translates to “while I was discussing/conversing.”
Formation and usage: Keskustellessani is built from the verb stem keskustell-, followed by the present adverbial
Examples: Keskustellessani hänen kanssaan huomasin virheen. (While talking with him, I noticed a mistake.) Keskustellessani ystäväni
Notes: The form can also be used with other subjects by using the appropriate person ending (for