Puhuttaessaan
"Puhuttaessaan" is a Finnish word that functions as a temporal adverbial participle. It literally translates to "while speaking" or "when speaking." This form is derived from the infinitive verb "puhua," meaning "to speak." The "-essaan" ending signifies a concurrent action performed by the subject of the main clause.
In Finnish grammar, participles like "puhuttaessaan" are used to connect two related actions, where one action
The use of "puhuttaessaan" helps to create more fluid and concise sentences by avoiding the need for