käskemalla

Käskemalla is a Finnish word that translates to "by ordering" or "by commanding." It is a linguistic construct, specifically a translative case of the noun käsky, which means "command" or "order." The translative case in Finnish is used to indicate a change of state or a transformation into something else. In the context of "käskemalla," it signifies the action of performing something as a direct result of being commanded or ordered to do so.

The phrase implies that the action taken is not voluntary or spontaneous but rather is a response to an external directive. It highlights the influence of authority or instruction in motivating behavior. For instance, one might say "Tehtävä tehtiin käskemällä," meaning "The task was done by ordering," suggesting that the task was completed because someone was told to do it.

Understanding "käskemalla" involves recognizing the grammatical function of the translative case and its semantic implication of acting under instruction. It is a common expression in Finnish when discussing situations involving obedience, directives, or situations where actions are dictated by someone else. The word itself is a concise way to convey the idea of completing an action due to a command.