Voimilla

Voimilla is a Finnish noun form that represents the plural adessive case of voima, meaning power, strength, or force. It is used to express “with powers” or “through powers” and can refer to physical strength, energy, influence, or authority. In practice, voimilla denotes the means or capabilities available to someone or something, often in a plural sense when referring to multiple powers or sources of power.

Etymology and grammar: Voimilla is formed from voima with the adessive suffix -lla, indicating mode, instrument, or means. When the possessor is specified, possessive forms attach as in kaikilla voimillaan (“with all his/her powers”) or suurilla voimillaan, depending on context. The singular counterpart is voimalla (“with power”).

Usage and nuance: Voimilla appears in literary, rhetorical, and contemporary Finnish to emphasize effort, capability, or resourcefulness. It can describe physical strength, but also metaphorical power such as influence, political authority, or magical or fantastical abilities. In everyday speech, speakers more commonly use voima or voimakas for general sense of strength, while voimilla is reserved for expressions highlighting plural or collective power, or for emphatic style.

Related terms and see also: voima (power; force), voimakas (powerful), voimalaitos (power plant), voimataho (power source, in technical contexts). The concept is integral to discussions of energy, capability, and agency in Finnish language and literature.

In summary, voimilla is a grammatical form that underscores the means and scope of power, used especially when referring to multiple powers or a strong, emphatic display of capability.