Työntyessä

Työntyessä is a Finnish word that translates to "while pushing" or "when pushing." It is the adessive form of the third infinitive of the verb "työntää," which means "to push." This grammatical form is used to indicate an action that is happening concurrently with another action, or to describe the circumstances under which something occurs.

For example, in the sentence "Hän käveli työntyessä pyöräänsä," the word "työntyessä" signifies that the action of walking is happening at the same time as the action of pushing the bicycle. It describes the state or activity the subject is engaged in while performing the main verb's action.

The adessive case in Finnish is often used to express a means, manner, or accompaniment. In the context of "työntyessä," it specifies the manner or accompanying action. It is a common construction in Finnish and appears in various contexts, from describing physical actions to more abstract situations where one event or state is happening alongside another. Understanding this form helps in comprehending the nuances of Finnish sentence structure and the temporal relationships between actions.