korkeutena
Korkeutena is a Finnish grammatical form that functions as the essive case of the noun korkeus, meaning height. In Finnish, the essive expresses a temporary state or role, often translated into English as “as” (for example, “as a teacher”). In this sense, korkeutena means “as height” or “in the capacity of height.” The form is typically encountered in written, technical, or descriptive language rather than everyday conversation.
Formation and use. The essive form is created by adding an essive suffix to the noun, here
- Korkeutena käytetty arvo on 12 metriä. (The value used as height is 12 meters.)
- Rakennuksen korkeutena ilmoitettu mitta on 15 metriä. (The measurement reported as the building’s height is 15
Notes. Korkeutena is just one of many essive forms in Finnish, and its usage reflects formal or