näkökulmaltaan

Näkökulmaltaan is a Finnish adverb meaning from the viewpoint or in terms of a particular perspective. It is used to indicate which standpoint is being used to assess a situation, a statement, or a decision.

The word is formed from the noun näkökulma (viewpoint, perspective) with the adverbial suffix -ltaan, which expresses origin or basis and yields a wording that describes the angle from which something is considered. In text, näkökulmaltaan functions as a modifier that points to the specific frame of reference being applied.

In usage, näkökulmaltaan helps contrast or specify how an issue looks when seen from different sides. It is common in analytical, compare-and-contrast, or evaluative writing and can appear before the main verb or after the subject, depending on emphasis. It can be paired with other descriptors to broaden the discussion, for example by noting economic, environmental, or social aspects from a given standpoint. A closely related expression is näkökulman mukaan, which uses a prepositional phrase to express the same idea, but näkökulmaltaan provides a more compact adverbial formulation.

Notes on nuance: käyttötarkoitus is to frame discussion around a particular angle rather than claim objective truth. The choice between näkökulmaltaan and other phrases often reflects formality and rhythm in the sentence.

Examples:

- Näkökulmaltaan tutkimus keskittyy ympäristövaikutuksiin.

- Näkökulmaltaan esitys painottaa taloudellista näkemystä.

- Keskustelussa voidaan arvioida ratkaisu sekä teknisestä että juridisesta näkökulmasta näkökulmaltaan.