Kiertyessään

Kiertyessään is a Finnish word that functions as a postpositional phrase, meaning "when turning" or "upon turning." It is derived from the verb "kiertyä," which means to turn, twist, or rotate. The suffix "-essään" indicates a possessive form with a temporal or conditional meaning, often translated as "when doing something" or "while doing something."

This phrase is commonly used to describe an action or event that occurs at the moment of turning or as a direct consequence of a turn. For example, "Auto pysähtyi kiertyessään mutkaan" translates to "The car stopped when turning into the bend." Here, "kiertyessään" specifies the precise moment of the car's stopping in relation to the action of turning.

"Kiertyessään" can also be used in more abstract contexts. It can describe a change in perspective or a shift in understanding. For instance, "Hän ymmärsi asian kiertyessään asian toisesta näkökulmasta" means "He understood the matter when looking at it from another perspective." In this case, the "turning" is metaphorical, representing a change in viewpoint.

The grammatical structure of "kiertyessään" is important for understanding its usage. It combines the verb stem with a third-person possessive suffix that implies the subject of the turning. The implicit subject is usually the same as the subject of the main clause or is understood from the context. This creates a concise way to express a temporal or conditional relationship between two actions.