esineenä

Esineenä is the essive case form of the Finnish noun esine, meaning "as an object" or "in the capacity of an object." It is part of the essive mood (essive case) in Finnish grammar, which marks a temporary state or role. The form esineenä is produced by adding the essive suffix -na/-nä to the noun stem esine; for this stem the resulting form is esineenä.

Usage: The essive expresses standing in a particular role or state during a time, often translated as "as" in English. In predicative constructions with verbs such as olla "to be" or toimia "to act," esineenä can specify the role of the subject in a given situation. In linguistic descriptions and educational materials, esineenä is used to discuss how an object is presented as such rather than as a subject or instrument.

Examples:

- Lauseessa sana "esine" on esineenä.

- Tutkimuksessa termi "esine" esiintyy essiivissä muodossa esineenä, mikä ilmaisee tilan tai roolin.

See also: Finnish grammar; Essive case; Esine.