Todellisena

Todellisena is a Finnish es­sive form of the adjective todellinen, meaning “as real” or “in the role of real.” It is used to express a temporary state or role in predicative constructions, often with the copula olla or in phrases that present someone or something in a particular capacity. The word conveys authenticity or the manner in which something is presented or perceived in a given moment.

In Finnish grammar, the es­sive case is formed with the suffix -na/-nä attached to the adjective or noun, producing todellisena. It typically follows a verb of becoming or appearing, or participates in phrases that describe how something is presented: for example, Hän esiintyy todellisena asiantuntijana. This usage emphasizes a perceived or stated identity rather than a permanent attribute.

Common contexts include evaluating authenticity, role-playing, or presenting an example: Tämä tarina toimii todellisena esimerkkinä siitä, miten ihmiset suhtautuvat muutoksiin. Likewise, todellinen asettelu or depiction may use todellisena to mark the role being assumed in a narrative or argument.

Etymology and related forms: Todellisena is formed from the base adjective todellinen (real, true) plus the es­sive suffix -na/-nä, which marks a temporary state or role in Finnish. It is a standard, widely understood construction in everyday language as well as in literary and academic Finnish.

See also: Finnish grammar, es­sive case, todellinen.