kontaktiessaan

Kontaktiessaan is a Finnish word that translates to "when contacting" or "upon contacting" in English. It is the adessive case of the third infinitive of the verb "kontakti," which means "to contact." The adessive case in Finnish is typically used to indicate location or manner, and in this context, it signifies the action or the moment of making contact.

The word "kontaktiessaan" is often used in formal or official communications, such as in business correspondence, legal documents, or when providing instructions or guidelines. It can also appear in more general contexts where the act of making contact is being described. For example, one might say "Please notify us kontaktiessaan our customer service" which means "Please notify us when you contact our customer service."

Understanding the grammatical structure of "kontaktiessaan" involves recognizing the verb stem "kontakti," the infinitive suffix "-es," and the adessive case ending "-saan." This form emphasizes the process or circumstance of initiating contact rather than simply stating that contact has been made or will be made. It carries a nuance of "at the time of contacting" or "in the process of contacting."