opettamallalauseen
Opettamallalauseen is a term in Finnish grammar used to describe a specific type of lauseenvastike, a non-finite clause that expresses the manner or means by which the action of the main clause occurs. It is formed from the verb opettaa (to teach) with the adverbial participle -amalla, producing opettamalla meaning “by teaching.” This type of clause can accompany or substitute the main clause, and its subject is typically the same as the subject of the main clause when stated.
Formation and usage: The adverbial participle is created from the verb stem by adding -malla or -llä,
Relation to lauseenvastikkeet: Opettamallalauseen is one example of lauseenvastikkeet (clausal substitutes) that Finnish uses to replace
Nuances and usage notes: While common, lauseenvastikkeet can introduce ambiguity if the understood subject is unclear.