liimalla

Liimalla is the Finnish adessive form of the noun liima, meaning glue. It designates the instrument or means used to perform an action, or the material by which something is joined. In everyday Finnish, liimalla is commonly used to specify that glue is the substance employed to attach or fix objects.

In practical use, liimalla is often found in statements about attachment or construction. Examples include esine on kiinnitetty liimalla (the item is attached with glue) or työ tehdään liimalla (the work is done using glue). The form also appears in compounds and phrases describing gluing processes, such as liimaus menettelyt liimalla.

Glues used in Finland cover a range of types and applications. Common categories include puuliima (wood glue) for woodwork, sekäliima and other synthetic polymer glues for paper, plastics, or metal. Properties of glues, such as drying time, strength, water resistance, and material compatibility, influence their appropriate use in crafts, packaging, repairs, or small-scale construction. Safety considerations and proper ventilation are standard guidelines when working with adhesives.

In linguistic context, liimalla is an example of the adessive case (-lla/-llä) in Finnish, indicating means or instrument. It contrasts with other cases that might indicate location or origin, and it is often complemented by context to clarify the exact meaning of “with glue.”

See also: liima, Finnish grammar, adessive case, adhesives.