mielipiteillään

Mielipiteillään is a Finnish word that translates to "with their opinions" or "by their opinions". It is the adessive plural form of the noun "mielipide," which means "opinion." The adessive case in Finnish is used to indicate accompaniment or the means by which something is done. Therefore, "mielipiteillään" suggests that someone is acting or being influenced by their own beliefs or views.

This phrase can appear in various contexts. For example, one might say that a group of people is "proceeding with their opinions" (etenemässä mielipiteillään), implying that they are making decisions or moving forward based on their individual viewpoints. Alternatively, it could mean that something is being judged or evaluated "by their opinions" (arvosteltu mielipiteillään), suggesting that external perceptions are shaping the outcome.

The grammatical structure of "mielipiteillään" highlights the active role of opinions in a person's or group's actions or in how they are perceived by others. It emphasizes that personal perspectives are not passive but can be instrumental in driving behavior or influencing outcomes. The word itself is a direct reflection of how opinions can be seen as tools or influences in Finnish language usage.