Tarjottamalla

Tarjottamalla is a Finnish gerund form of the verb tarjota, meaning “to offer.” It functions as an adverbial or instrumental form equivalent to the English “by offering.” The form expresses the means or manner by which an action is achieved and is commonly used in both everyday language and more formal texts, including marketing, policies, and instructions.

Grammatically, tarjottamalla is formed from the verb stem tarjott- with the -malla suffix, which marks the gerund. It is related to other -malla/-mällä forms in Finnish and contrasts with the corresponding past or negative forms, such as tarjottamatta. In sentences, tarjottamalla tends to introduce the method or mechanism through which an outcome is obtained and can accompany objects that are being offered.

Usage and examples:

- By offering discounts to new customers, a company can attract more buyers. (Tarjottamalla alennuksia uusille asiakkaille yritys voi houkutella uusia ostajia.)

- By offering a free trial period, users can test the product before deciding to purchase. (Tarjottamalla ilmainen kokeilujakso käyttäjät voivat kokeilla tuotetta ennen ostopäätöstä.)

- Tarjottamalla lisäpalveluita yritys can improve customer satisfaction. (Tarjottamalla lisäpalveluita yritys voi parantaa asiakastyytyväisyyttä.)

Tarjottamalla is thus a versatile grammatical tool in Finnish, allowing speakers to specify how an outcome is achieved through the act of offering. Related concepts include tarjota (the base verb) and tarjottava (present participle), which together form a family of expressions around offering and its means.