Laitteena
Laitteena is the essive case form of the Finnish noun laite, meaning “as a device” or “in the capacity of a device.” The essive marks a temporary state or role in predicative constructions, typically after verbs such as olla (to be) or toimia (to function). It is used to describe how something functions or what role it plays in a given situation, rather than a permanent identity.
Etymology and grammar: The form laitteena is created by adding the essive suffix -na/-nä to laite. The
Usage notes: Laitteena is typically used in clauses where the subject or object has a function or
- Se toimi laitteena testissä. (It functioned as a device in the test.)
- Se oli laitteena testin aikana. (It was in the role of a device during the test.)
See also: Finnish grammar, Essive case, laite, opettajana, johtajana.