puhdistettaessa

Puhdistettaessa is a Finnish word that translates to "when cleaning," "while cleaning," or "upon cleaning" in English. It is the third-person singular present passive participle of the verb "puhdistaa," which means "to clean." This grammatical form is used to indicate an action occurring concurrently with or as a consequence of the act of cleaning.

The word "puhdistettaessa" functions as an adverbial phrase, often appearing at the beginning of a sentence or clause to set the context for subsequent actions. For example, "Puhdistettaessa lattiaa, löysin vanhan kolikon" translates to "While cleaning the floor, I found an old coin." It can also be used to describe the state or condition of something during the cleaning process, such as "Tämä pinta on herkkä puhdistettaessa" meaning "This surface is delicate when being cleaned." The suffix "-ssa" in Finnish indicates location or state, and in this context, it signifies the state of being involved in or undergoing the act of cleaning. Understanding "puhdistettaessa" is key to comprehending Finnish sentences that describe actions related to cleaning activities.