Kokemuksella
Kokemuksella is a Finnish adverbial form derived from the noun kokemus, meaning experience. The ending -lla (in this context the adessive/instrumental suffix) marks means, basis, or source, so kokemuksella translates roughly as “with experience” or “by experience.” In Finnish, this form is used to indicate that a statement or assessment rests on firsthand knowledge rather than theory.
Usage and nuance: Kokemuksella is commonly used to justify claims, give practical advice, or describe learning
- Kokemuksella voin sanoa, että tämä menetelmä toimii. (From experience I can say that this method works.)
- Kokemuksella oppii parhaiten. (One learns best through experience.)
- Hän toimi kokemuksella, ei vain teoreettisella tiedolla. (He acted on experience, not just theoretical knowledge.)
Relation to related terms: Kokemuksella is part of the broader family around kokemus (experience) and practical
See also: kokemus, kokemukseen perustuva, käytännön kokemus.