laajentuessa

Laajentuessa is a Finnish adverbial participle form derived from the verb laajentua, meaning “to expand.” It expresses the ongoing process of expanding and can be translated as “in the process of expanding” or “as it expands.” The form is commonly found in formal, technical, or descriptive Finnish to set the context of a simultaneous or ensuing action.

Grammatical formation and meaning: Laajentuessa is created by taking the verb stem laajentu- from laajentua and adding the inessive participle ending -essa. It denotes a state or activity occurring at the same time as the action in the main clause. In sentences, it often appears at the start or within a clause to introduce a circumstance or condition connected to expansion.

Usage: Laajentuessa is used to describe processes in areas such as business, cities, or systems undergoing growth. Examples include: Laajentuessa kaupunki kohtaa uusia haasteita. As the city expands, it faces new challenges. Laajentuessa tuotantokapasiteetti mahdollisti suuremman tuotannon. As production capacity expands, larger production becomes possible. Laajentuessa markkinat ovat muuttuneet kilpailukykyisemmiksi. As markets expand, competition has increased. These constructions emphasize the dynamic, ongoing nature of expansion and link it to outcomes in the main clause.

Relation to other forms: Laajentuessa contrasts with laajentua as the base verb, and with the present participle laajentuva, which has a more active, ongoing aspect. Laajentuessa specifically marks the ongoing state from the perspective of the main clause.

See also: Finnish grammar, participles, inessive -essa, laajentua.