nähdessä

"Nähdessä" is a Finnish word that translates directly to "while seeing" or "in seeing" in English. It is a gerund form of the verb *nähdä*, which means "to see." In Finnish, gerunds are formed by adding the suffix *-dessä* to the stem of the verb. This form is often used to express actions that occur simultaneously with another action or state, functioning similarly to English gerunds or present participles.

The word "nähdessä" can appear in various contexts, such as in phrases describing ongoing visual experiences or actions. For example, it might be used in sentences like *"Hän lukee kirjaa nähdessä televisiota,"* which translates to "He reads a book while watching television." Here, "nähdessä" indicates that the act of watching television is happening at the same time as reading.

In Finnish grammar, gerunds like "nähdessä" are typically used in conjunction with prepositions or in adverbial phrases to describe circumstances or conditions. They can also appear in more poetic or literary contexts to convey a sense of continuous action or observation. For instance, a writer might describe a scene as *"Auringon laskiessa nähdessä,"* meaning "as the sun was setting while seeing," to evoke a visual and atmospheric effect.

The use of "nähdessä" reflects the Finnish language's tendency to employ gerunds and participles to convey nuanced temporal and causal relationships between actions. It is a common and functional element in everyday speech and written Finnish, contributing to the language's expressive capabilities.