Puhaltaessa

Puhaltaessa is a Finnish word that translates to "when blowing" or "upon blowing." It is the inessive case of the verb "puhaltaa," which means to blow. This grammatical form is used to indicate a state or action that is happening simultaneously with or as a result of blowing.

For example, "Lapsi puhaltaessa sammutti kynttilän" translates to "The child blew out the candle." Here, "puhaltaessa" signifies the action of blowing that led to the candle being extinguished. The word can refer to the act of blowing air, such as blowing out a candle, blowing wind, or blowing a musical instrument. It can also describe the state of being blown, as in "Tuuli puhaltaessa kaatoi puita," meaning "When the wind was blowing, it knocked down trees."

The usage of "puhaltaessa" is common in everyday Finnish conversation and literature. It effectively conveys a sense of ongoing action or the immediate consequence of the act of blowing. The context of the sentence typically clarifies whether the blowing is intentional, like blowing out a birthday candle, or a natural phenomenon, like the wind. Understanding this grammatical form is key to comprehending nuanced Finnish expressions related to the action of blowing.