kulkuvälineenään

Kulkuvälineenään is a Finnish word that translates to "as their means of transport" or "using their mode of transportation." It is a grammatical form that indicates the noun preceding it is being used as a vehicle or method for travel. The word itself is a combination of "kulkuväline," meaning means of transport, and the essive case ending "-nä," which denotes "as" or "in the capacity of."

This term is used to describe how a person or thing moves from one place to another. For example, one might say "hän saapui kaupunkiin polkupyöränään," which translates to "he arrived in the city using his bicycle as his means of transport." The word highlights the specific item or method employed for the journey. It can encompass a wide variety of transportation, from common modes like cars, trains, and buses to less conventional ones like roller skates or even a horse. The context in which "kulkuvälineenään" is used clarifies the specific mode of transport being referred to, adding detail to the description of movement.