Voimalla

Voimalla is a Finnish grammatical form derived from the noun voima, which means power, strength, or force. In linguistic terms, voimalla functions as the instrumental/adessive form used to indicate the means, instrument, or manner by which an action is performed. It can express that something is done with power or by force, or indicate the method through which a result is achieved.

In usage, voimalla appears in phrases that describe how something happens. For example, ovi murrettiin voimalla can be translated as “the door was broken open by force,” and autoa työnnettiin voimalla as “the car was pushed with force.” The form is common in descriptive or narrative Finnish when the emphasis is on the mode or power behind an action. It can also appear in more figurative expressions to convey exertion or energy, such as doing tasks with strength or determination.

Etymology and related forms: voimalla is the instrumental/adessive singular form of voima, the root word meaning power or strength. Related words include voima- compounds such as voimalaitos (power plant) or voimankäyttö (exertion of power). In everyday language, other expressions of means include phrases using -kein or -min, and the plural form voimilla or voimin can be used to convey “with powers” or “with efforts” in broader contexts.