Kääntämänä

Kääntämänä is a Finnish word that translates to "translated" or "as translated" in English. It functions as a past participle of the verb "kääntää," which means "to turn," "to translate," or "to convert." In its adjectival or adverbial form, kääntämänä typically describes a state of being or an action that has undergone a transformation or interpretation from one form or language to another.

For instance, one might say "teksti on kääntämänä suomeksi" which means "the text is translated into Finnish." Here, kääntämänä indicates the completed action of translation. It can also be used to describe a conceptual shift or change in perspective, similar to how something might be "turned" or reinterpreted. The context in which kääntämänä is used is crucial for understanding its precise meaning. It inherently implies a process that has occurred, resulting in a new state or form. The word highlights the outcome of an act of translation or transformation.