monimutkaisena

Monimutkaisena is the translative singular form of the Finnish adjective monimutkainen, meaning “complicated” or “complex.” The translative case -na/-nä expresses a change into a state or a role, so monimutkaisena is used to say that something is regarded, treated, or described as being complicated rather than simply existing as such. It is not an adverb.

Usage guidelines: Monimutkaisena typically follows a copula or verbs of perception, assessment, or description to convey how something is viewed or handled. It answers questions such as “in what state?” or “as what?” Examples show how it can appear after a verb like olla (to be) or after verbs such as tarkastella (to examine) or pitää (to consider): tilanne näytti monimutkaisena (the situation looked/appeared as complicated), hän piti ehdotusta monimutkaisena (he regarded the proposal as complicated).

Common nuances: The form emphasizes a judgmental or evaluative stance toward the subject. It differs from the adverbial expression “monimutkaisesti,” which means “in a complicated way.” Monimutkaisena is thus best understood as “as complicated” or “in the state of being complex,” rather than as a modifier of manner.

Plural form: In plural constructions, the form becomes monimutkaisina, used when several things are described as being complicated or when speaking about a group in a state of complexity (e.g., asiat voidaan käsitellä monimutkaisina).

Related notes: The word is derived from monimutkainen and follows standard Finnish plural and translative patterns, making it compatible with typical sentence structures that express evaluation, perception, or role assignment.