käännökseltä

Käännökseltä is a Finnish word that translates to "from translation" or "as a translation" in English. It is a grammatical form derived from the noun "käännös," meaning "translation." The suffix "-ltä" indicates a separation or origin, similar to the English preposition "from." Therefore, "käännökseltä" signifies something that originates from or is perceived as a translation.

This word can be used in various contexts. For instance, one might say "Tämä teksti kuulostaa käännökseltä," meaning "This text sounds like a translation." This implies that the text might be stilted, unnatural, or contain awkward phrasing that betrays its origin as a translated work rather than original writing. It can suggest a lack of idiomatic expression or a literal adherence to the source language's structure.

Alternatively, "käännökseltä" could describe the quality or nature of a translation itself. For example, "Arvioimme tekstin käännökseltä" might mean "We evaluated the text as a translation." This usage focuses on the act or product of translation as the subject of assessment. The term highlights the distinctiveness of a translated piece, distinguishing it from original content. It is a subtle but important grammatical distinction in Finnish, conveying a specific nuance about the origin or perception of a piece of text.