ottaessa

Ottaessa is a Finnish non-finite verb form derived from the verb ottaa, meaning to take. It functions as an adverbial participle and is used to introduce a dependent clause that describes the circumstances or time under which the main action occurs. In practice, ottaessa expresses ideas such as “when taking,” “upon taking into account,” or “considering,” and it is most common in written Finnish, including formal, legal, or academic texts.

In usage, ottaessa appears in subordinate clauses that relate to the main clause in time or condition. The form is part of a broader set of non-finite verb forms that Finnish uses to couch clauses without creating a new finite verb. While ottaessa is standard in older or formal prose, speakers often prefer other non-finite forms such as ottaen or ottamalla in everyday language, depending on nuance and register.

Examples are used to illustrate its function. For instance: Ottaessa huomioon kaikki seikat, päätös oli perusteltu. Translation: Taking all factors into account, the decision was justified. In similar contexts, ottaen or ottamalla may be used to convey the same general idea with slight nuance differences, particularly in tone and formality.

See also: Finnish grammar, non-finite verb forms, participles, adverbial participles.