Työnnettäessä

Työnnettäessä is a Finnish word that translates to "when pushing" or "upon pushing." It is the instructive or passive form of the verb "työntää," which means "to push." This grammatical construction is often used in Finnish to describe an action that is happening as a result of a pushing force or to indicate a condition where pushing is involved.

The word can appear in various contexts. For example, in instructions or warnings, it might be used to indicate a specific action required or a potential hazard. "Ovi on lukossa työnnettäessä vasemmalle" would mean "The door is locked when pushing to the left." It can also be used in more descriptive sentences to explain a phenomenon. "Lumi liikkuu työnnettäessä" could translate to "Snow moves when pushed."

The "-essä" ending in Finnish verbs typically denotes a present participle in the inessive case, indicating an action that is in progress or a state of being. Therefore, "työnnettäessä" signifies the state or process of being pushed or the action of pushing as it occurs. Understanding this grammatical form is key to interpreting its meaning accurately within Finnish sentences.