Kiitollisuudella
Kiitollisuudella is the instrumental form of kiitollisuus, a Finnish noun meaning gratitude. In Finnish grammar, the suffix -lla/-llä indicates instrument or manner, so kiitollisuudella is used to express that an action is performed with gratitude or as a manifestation of a grateful attitude. The term is closely related to kiitollisuus (gratitude) and kiitos (thanks); kiitollisuudella emphasizes the mood or disposition behind a behavior rather than the act itself.
In usage, kiitollisuudella appears in everyday language to indicate that gratitude accompanies a person’s conduct. For
In Finnish culture, gratitude is commonly discussed in education, counseling, and media as a positive attitude