Linkittäen

Linkittäen is the present adverbial participle (converb) of the Finnish verb linkittää, meaning “by linking” or “by connecting.” It expresses manner or means and is used to describe how an action is performed or to indicate that two actions occur in conjunction. The form is common in written Finnish, especially in technical, academic, and instructive prose, but it is less frequent in everyday speech.

Usage and function: As a converbal form, linkittäen can modify the main clause, functioning like a dependent clause that indicates method or instrument. It often denotes means (by using linkages or connections) or concurrent action. Examples include: Linkittäen artikkelit toisiinsa, kirjoittaja osoittaa niiden välisiä yhteyksiä. Tutkimus eteni linkittäen useita lähteitä systemaattisesti. These constructions allow the writer to present a sequence or method concisely, without a separate finite verb in the subordinate clause.

Form and style notes: Linkittäen is formed by adding the -en converbal suffix to the verb stem linkitä-, with orthographic adjustments typical for Finnish verb conjugation. It belongs to a broader set of converbs used to express manner, instrument, or a way of proceeding. In formal or expository writing, linkittäen helps to describe procedures, arguments, or workflows succinctly. In casual speech, speakers may prefer full subordinate clauses or other phrasing to convey the same idea.