Määräytyessä

Määräytyessä is a Finnish word that functions as a temporal adverbial participle. It is the third infinitive form of the verb määräytyä, which means to be determined, to be decided, or to be established. The word literally translates to "when being determined" or "upon being determined."

In practice, määräytyessä indicates a point in time when something is in the process of being decided or has just been decided. It is used to describe a situation or event that occurs as a consequence of a prior determination or decision. For example, a contract's terms might be clarified määräytyessä, meaning as they are being settled. Similarly, a person's eligibility for a benefit could be assessed määräytyessä, signifying the moment of evaluation and decision.

The usage of määräytyessä implies a passive voice, emphasizing that the subject is the recipient of the action of determination rather than the initiator. It often appears in formal contexts, legal documents, and official communications where precision regarding timing and causality is important. Understanding this word requires recognizing the passive nature of the verb and its function in establishing a temporal link between a decision and its subsequent effects.