Verrattaessa
Verrattaessa is a Finnish adverbial participle form derived from the verb verrata, meaning to compare. It is used to introduce a clause or phrase that presents a comparison, equivalent to English expressions such as “in comparison (to)” or “when compared (to).” In Finnish, verrattaessa signals that what follows is evaluated against a reference point, such as a baseline, previous results, or alternative methods. It is predominantly found in formal, analytical, or academic writing and is less common in everyday speech.
The form typically appears at the beginning of a subordinate clause: “Verrattaessa tämän tutkimuksen tuloksia aiempien
- Verrattaessa viime vuoden lukuja tämän vuoden lukuun, kasvu on ollut selvästi suurempi.
- Verrattaessa kustannukset ja hyödyt, investointi osoittautuu kannattavaksi.
Notes: Verrattaessa conveys a precise, formal sense of evaluation and contrast, suitable for presenting comparative analysis