kieltäytyen

Kieltäytyen is the partitive plural form of the Finnish word kieltäytyä, which translates to "to refuse" or "to decline" in English. In Finnish grammar, the partitive case is used in various contexts, including indicating an indefinite object, a part of something, or after certain prepositions. When used with the verb kieltäytyä, kieltäytyen signifies a refusal of something plural or indefinite. For example, one might say "hän kieltäytyen tarjouksista," meaning "he/she refused the offers." The "-en" ending marks it as the partitive plural. This grammatical form is essential for expressing a rejection of multiple items or a general lack of acceptance of something. The precise nuance of the partitive case can sometimes depend on the broader sentence structure and context.