politiikalla

Politiikalla is the adessive singular form of the Finnish noun politiikka, meaning politics or political policy. In Finnish grammar it is used to express means, methods, or instruments by which something is done, or to indicate an approach associated with political action. In English, it can be rendered as “with politics,” “through political means,” or “by means of politics,” depending on the verb and context. The form is common in analytical writing and public discourse. It is not the standard way to name the field itself; for that purpose Finns usually use politiikka or phrases like politiikassa (in politics).

Usage examples include: Politiikalla voidaan vaikuttaa lainsäädäntöön. Hallitus käyttää politiikan keinoja kriisien ratkaisemiseksi. Tutkimukset tarkastelevat, miten politiikalla vaikuttaminen muuttaa ihmisten käyttäytymistä. These illustrate how the term expresses influence or action executed via political means, or within the realm of politics as a tool or approach.

Etymology and grammar: Politiikka derives from Swedish politik, which in turn reflects French politique and ultimately Greek origins related to the term politikē. The suffix -lla marks the adessive case, used here to indicate instrument, means, or context. Related forms include politiikan (genitive), politiikkaa (partitive), and politiikassa (in politics). In everyday usage, speakers often switch to other cases when referring to politics as a field or domain, such as politiikka or politiikassa, depending on the construction.