Tilavuudellaan

Tilavuudellaan is a Finnish grammatical form derived from the noun tilavuus (volume) and is used to express “by its volume” or “volume-wise.” In practice, tilavuudellaan functions as an adverbial modifier that emphasizes the volume-related characteristic of an object or a comparison of volumes. The form is common in technical, scientific, and descriptive prose, where capacity and space are relevant criteria.

Use and function

Tilavuudellaan is typically used when a writer wants to identify or compare something specifically by its volume rather than by other dimensions such as mass or area. It can appear in statements that describe relative size, capacity, or suitability based on how much space a container, space, or object occupies. In many cases it accompanies a verb phrase such as mitattuna (as measured) or used to specify a value in liters or other units.

Etymology and construction

The expression is built from tilavuus (volume) and the adessive suffix -lla, often combined with a possessive or modifying ending to form tilavuudellaan. This combination yields an instrumental-like or attributive sense that centers on volume as a defining attribute.

Esimerkkejä

- Kappale A on pienempi tilavuudellaan kuin kappale B.

- Laitteen tilavuudellaan mitattuna kompaktimpi malli sopii pienempiin tiloihin.

- Säiliön tilavuudellaan 1 litra riittää lyhyisiin testijaksoihin.

Tilavuudellaan is thus a concise tool in Finnish for highlighting volume as a key comparative or descriptive feature in neutral, formal writing.