lueteltaessa

Lueteltaessa is a Finnish adverbial participle form derived from the verb luetella, which means to list or enumerate. It signals that something is being enumerated or presented as a list and is commonly used to introduce or refer to items that follow in the text. In English, it can be understood as “in enumeration” or “as listed.” The form is most common in formal or official Finnish, such as legal, administrative, or academic writing.

Formation and use: Lueteltaessa is formed from luetella with the converb suffix -ttaessa, creating an adverbial participle (a converb) that sets the context for a following list or sequence. The clause it opens often leads into a set of items, points, or conditions that are to be considered or acknowledged. The structure allows the writer to present what is being enumerated while maintaining a concise, formal tone.

Examples:

- Lueteltaessa seuraavat kohdat on otettava huomioon. — When enumerating, the following points must be taken into account.

- Lueteltaessa asiakirjasta mainitut seikat, todetaan seuraavat... — When listing the matters mentioned in the document, the following are noted...

See also: luettelo, luetella, konverbi.

Notes: Lueteltaessa is primarily a formal grammatical construction and is less common in everyday speech. It is most frequently encountered in written texts that present lists or enumerations.