puolustuksella

Puolustuksella is a Finnish word formed from the noun puolustus (defense) with the adessive suffix -lla, meaning roughly “with defense” or “defensively.” It is used to indicate the means or manner by which an action is performed, and it is common in contexts where defense or protection is central, such as sports, military strategy, or rhetorical defense of a position.

In sports and military discourse, puolustuksella describes defensive actions or a defense-oriented approach. Examples include descriptions of a game plan or a team’s performance: “Joukkue voitti ottelun vahvalla puolustuksellaan,” meaning that the team won thanks to its strong defense. It can also appear in analyses of defensive strategies against an opponent’s attack.

In legal, political, or argumentative contexts, puolustuksella may be used to refer to the defense of a claim or position. It can appear in phrases that discuss how someone defends a statement or how a policy is defended in debate. The related forms puolustukseksi or puolustukseensa are often used when the emphasis is on presenting a defense or justification rather than describing the physical act of defense.

Etymology and grammar notes: Puolustus is the base noun meaning “defense.” The adessive form -lla marks the means or manner, aligning with other instrumental uses in Finnish grammar. The word is versatile but typically appears in contexts emphasizing defense as a means or strategy rather than as a stand-alone concept.

See also: puolustus, puolustukselle, puolustukseksi.