Muokattaessa

Muokattaessa is a non-finite verb form in Finnish that expresses that an action is occurring simultaneously with another action. It is derived from the verb muokata (to edit, modify) and functions as an adverbial participle meaning “while editing” or “when editing.” The form is commonly used to connect clauses in instructions, manuals, and formal writing without repeating the subject.

Formation and meaning: Muokattaessa is formed from the verb stem muokata with a pattern that yields an adverbial participle. It does not carry person or tense by itself; the time frame is understood from context and from the main clause. The clause usually has the same subject as the main clause or a general impersonal subject.

Usage examples: “Muokattaessa kuvaa, kiinnitä huomiota valotukseen.” “Muokattaessa ohjelmakoodia kannattaa tallentaa säännöllisesti ja käyttää versionhallintaa.” These examples illustrate how muokattaessa introduces related actions tied to editing and helps link procedural steps.

Related forms and notes: The root verb muokata has other related forms, such as muokkaa (imperative), muokkauksen (editing or the editing process), and muokattu (edited). Muokattaessa belongs to a class of Finnish adverbial participles that provide contextual information for actions described in the main clause. It is most typical in technical, instructional, and formal writing.