Opettavina

Opettavina is a Finnish word that functions as the instructive plural form of the adjective "opettava." "Opettava" itself translates to "educational," "instructive," or "didactic" in English. The instructive case in Finnish is used to indicate the manner or way something is done, often translated with prepositions like "as" or "by means of." Therefore, "opettavina" literally means "as educational" or "in an instructive manner" when referring to multiple entities or things.

This grammatical form would appear in sentences where multiple subjects or objects are described as being educational or serving an instructive purpose. For example, one might say "Nämä kokemukset olivat opettavina," meaning "These experiences were educational" or "These experiences served an instructive purpose." The use of "opettavina" emphasizes the character or function of the plural noun it modifies. It's a grammatical construction that highlights the teaching or learning aspect inherent in the subjects being discussed. The instructive case, while not as commonly used as some other cases in Finnish, provides a specific nuance for describing how something functions or what role it plays.