esiinnyttäessä

"esiinnyttäessä" is a Finnish verb phrase that translates to "when appearing" or "upon appearing" in English. It is formed by combining the verb *esiinnytä* ("to appear") with the adverbial conjunction *-ttaessä*, which indicates a temporal or conditional context. This construction is commonly used in both written and spoken Finnish to describe actions that occur simultaneously with or immediately following another event.

The phrase is particularly useful in narrative and descriptive contexts, where the timing of an appearance is relevant. For example, it can be used to describe a character’s entrance in a story, a sudden revelation, or the emergence of an object or phenomenon. Grammatically, it functions as a subordinate clause, often introduced by conjunctions like *kun* ("when") or *kunhan* ("as soon as") for added clarity.

In modern Finnish, "esiinnyttäessä" is versatile and appears in various genres, including literature, journalism, and everyday conversation. Its usage reflects the language’s tendency to employ complex verb forms to convey precise temporal or conditional relationships. While similar constructions exist in other languages, such as German’s *wenn er erscheint* ("when he appears"), the Finnish phrase is distinctive in its concise and fluid integration into sentences.

The phrase is not limited to formal contexts; it also appears in colloquial speech, though its usage may vary slightly depending on regional dialects. Overall, "esiinnyttäessä" serves as a key element in Finnish grammar for expressing nuanced timing and causality in verbal expressions.