Taitavuudella

Taitavuudella is a Finnish term formed as the adessive of taitavuus, meaning the quality or state of being skilled. In practice, taitavuudella denotes the manner in which an action is performed, emphasizing technical competence, finesse, and proficiency rather than effort alone. It is used to highlight skilled execution in various contexts, from crafts to performances.

The word derives from taito, meaning skill or craft, combined with the abstract noun suffix -vuus, and the adessive suffix -lla, which marks the manner or means. Related forms include taitava (skilled), taitavuus (skillfulness), and the adverb taitavasti (skillfully). The adessive form taitavuudella can describe how something is done or the degree to which it is done with skill.

In usage, taitavuudella describes performance or creation marked by high technical quality. It can appear in journalism, art criticism, education, and professional reviews to acknowledge refined technique. Examples include phrases like “suoritettu taitavuudella” (performed with skill) or “ratsastaja hyppäsi esteen taitavuudellaan” (the rider cleared the obstacle with skill). The term often conveys admiration for precision, control, and mastery, while remaining neutral and descriptive.

Related terms emphasize different aspects of capability: taitava (skilled), taitavuus (skillfulness), and taitavasti (skillfully). An opposite concept is kömpelyys (clumsiness). In summary, taitavuudella is a concise way to attribute skilled execution or manner to an action, underscoring proficiency and craftsmanship.