selvitessään

Selvitessään is a Finnish word that translates to "upon realizing," "upon finding out," or "when one becomes aware" in English. It is a participial construction derived from the verb "selvitä," which means to become clear, to be understood, to survive, or to be sorted out. The suffix "-essään" indicates a reflexive or reciprocal action happening in relation to oneself or to a group involving oneself, and it often denotes a temporal aspect, meaning "while doing X" or "when X happens."

Therefore, "selvitessään" specifically describes the moment or period when an individual or a group gains knowledge or understanding of something previously unknown or unclear. It implies a transition from a state of ignorance or uncertainty to one of awareness or comprehension. The context in which "selvitessään" is used will determine the precise nuance of the realization, whether it's a sudden epiphany, a gradual dawning of understanding, or the outcome of an investigation or effort. For example, one might say "Hän järkyttyi selvitessään totuuden" which translates to "He was shocked upon realizing the truth." This phrase captures the immediate aftermath of gaining new, significant information.