Laajetessaan

Laajetessaan is a Finnish word that functions as a temporal adverbial. It is formed from the verb laajeta, meaning "to expand" or "to widen," and the essive case ending -ssa. Therefore, laajetessaan literally translates to "in its expanding" or "while it is expanding."

In usage, laajetessaan describes an action or state that occurs during a period of expansion or widening. It can refer to physical expansion, such as a substance increasing in volume or a road widening. For instance, "Maantie laajetessaan vaati kahden puun kaatamista" could mean "The highway, in its widening, required the felling of two trees."

Beyond physical expansion, laajetessaan can also be used metaphorically. It might describe the growth of an organization, the development of an idea, or the broadening of one's understanding or perspective. An example could be "Yhtiö laajetessaan palkkasi uusia työntekijöitä," meaning "The company, in its expansion, hired new employees." The phrase emphasizes that the subsequent action happened concurrently with or as a direct consequence of the expansion. It implies a process that is ongoing or has reached a significant stage.