peukaloillaan

Peukaloillaan is a Finnish word that translates to "with their thumbs" in English. It is the adessive plural form of the word "peukalo," which means "thumb." The adessive case in Finnish indicates location, possession, or the instrument with which an action is performed. Therefore, "peukaloillaan" can be used in a sentence to describe something being done using one's thumbs, or something being in proximity to or associated with thumbs in a plural context.

For example, one might say "Lapset leikkivät peukaloillaan" which translates to "The children played with their thumbs." This could imply they were playing a game that involves their thumbs, or perhaps they were just fiddling with their thumbs. Another possible usage could be in describing how something is held or manipulated. If someone were to gesture or point with their thumbs, the phrase "He showed the way peukaloillaan" could be used, meaning "He showed the way with his thumbs."

The word's grammatical function as an adessive plural makes it versatile in describing actions, states, or relationships involving multiple subjects' thumbs. It is a common construction in spoken and written Finnish, reflecting the language's rich case system. Understanding the adessive case is key to grasping the nuances of words like "peukaloillaan."