Tietymällä

Tietymällä is a Finnish verb that translates to "by knowing" or "through knowing." It is the adessive form of the noun "tieto," which means knowledge or information. This grammatical construction is used to indicate the means or method by which something is achieved or understood. For instance, one might say "Hän ymmärsi tilanteen tietymällä enemmän faktoista," meaning "He understood the situation by knowing more facts."

The adessive case in Finnish often signifies accompaniment, possession, or the instrument used for an action. In the case of "tietymällä," it specifically highlights knowledge as the tool or basis for comprehension or action. It implies that a certain level of understanding or awareness is a prerequisite for a subsequent event or realization. This can be applied in various contexts, from personal learning to broader societal understanding.

The concept is central to how Finnish expresses cause and effect where knowledge is the causal factor. Instead of saying "Because he knew," Finnish might use "Tietymällä hän vältti virheen" (By knowing, he avoided the mistake). This construction emphasizes the active role of knowledge in preventing or enabling an outcome. It is a common and idiomatic way to express a cause-and-effect relationship rooted in information or awareness.