Lisäkseen

Lisäkseen is a Finnish word that functions as an adverb or postposition. Its primary meaning translates to "in addition," "furthermore," or "besides" in English. It is used to introduce an additional piece of information, an extra item, or a supplementary point to what has already been stated.

As an adverb, lisäkseen often appears at the beginning of a sentence or clause to connect it to the preceding thought. For example, "Sää oli kylmä. Lisäkseen alkoi sataa." (The weather was cold. Furthermore, it started to rain.) It can also be placed within a sentence to emphasize the addition.

When used as a postposition, lisäkseen typically follows a noun or pronoun in the allative case, indicating "in addition to something." For instance, "Hänen perheensä lisäksi hänellä oli monia ystäviä." (In addition to his family, he had many friends.) The allative case ending in Finnish is usually -lle. This grammatical construction highlights something that is being added or included alongside the main subject. The word's versatility allows for smooth transitions and the clear expression of supplementary ideas in Finnish discourse.