Näyttäen

Näyttäen is a Finnish verb in the instructive case, derived from the verb "näyttää". It literally translates to "showing" or "appearing". In Finnish grammar, the instructive case is used to indicate the manner or way in which something is done, often functioning similarly to adverbs in English.

Therefore, "näyttäen" describes an action being performed in a certain way or manner. For example, "hän tuli näyttäen iloiselta" means "he came appearing happy" or "he came looking happy". The word modifies the verb "tuli" (came) by describing the appearance of the subject.

The verb "näyttää" itself has multiple meanings, including to show, to appear, to seem, and to point. The instructive form "näyttäen" typically carries the sense of "appearing" or "seeming". It is a common construction in Finnish to express how something presents itself or how a person or thing is perceived. Other examples include "se kuulosti näyttäen uskottavalta" (it sounded appearing believable) or "hän seisoi näyttäen väsyneeltä" (she stood appearing tired). The form emphasizes the visual or perceived quality of the action or state.