etsinnältä

Etsinnältä is a Finnish word that translates to "from searching" or "from looking." It is the abessive case of the noun etsintä, which means search, quest, or hunt. This grammatical form is used to indicate the absence of something or that something is done without something. For example, one might say "hän lähti kotoa etsinnältä" which means "he left home without searching" or "she left home without looking." This implies that the person departed without undertaking any search or investigation.

The abessive case in Finnish is formed by adding the suffix -ttä to the stem of the noun. It is a relatively uncommon case, but it serves a specific purpose in conveying a lack or absence. In the context of etsinnältä, it emphasizes the lack of effort in searching or the fact that a search was not performed. It can be used in various contexts, from describing a casual departure to a more deliberate act of not searching for something. Understanding this case helps in grasping the nuances of Finnish grammar and the precise meaning conveyed by sentences.