käyttämäss

The word "käyttämäss" is a Finnish grammatical form. It is the essive case of the present active participle of the verb "käyttää," which means "to use." The essive case in Finnish indicates a state or condition. Therefore, "käyttämäss" translates to "in use," "being used," or "as something being used."

This form is typically used when describing something that is currently in a state of being utilized. For example, "Tämä työkalu on vielä käyttämässä" would mean "This tool is still in use." It can also function adverbially, describing how something is being done. Consider "Hän puhui puhelimen käyttämässä" which means "He spoke while using the phone." The exact nuance depends heavily on the context of the sentence. Understanding the essive case and the concept of participles in Finnish grammar is crucial for correctly interpreting "käyttämäss." It is a common construction that appears in everyday spoken and written Finnish.