stimuloitaessa

Stimuloitaessa is a non-finite Finnish verb form derived from the verb stimuloida, meaning “to stimulate.” It functions as an adverbial clause that expresses a condition or a concurrent action, typically translated into English as “while being stimulated” or “when stimulated.” The form is used in formal, technical, or scientific prose to describe what happens during stimulation of a subject or object.

Grammatical notes. Stimuloitaessa is formed from the passive or stative stem of stimuloida with the suffix -essa, producing a clause that attaches to a main clause as an adverbial modifier. It is part of a broader set of Finnish non-finite clauses that describe time, condition, or manner without introducing a separate finite verb. In many texts, it can replace a finite clause such as “kun stimuloidaan” or “kun sitä stimuloidaan,” offering a more concise, formal tone.

Usage and nuance. The word is most common in scientific, medical, and technical writing, where precise conditioning or contextual limits are described. It can convey that the action of stimulation is ongoing or general rather than tied to a specific moment. While it expresses a similar idea to finite clauses, its non-finite nature allows smoother, more compact sentences in dense expository text.

Examples.

- Stimuloitaessa koe-eläimet reagoivat nopeasti. (When the test animals are stimulated, they react quickly.)

- Stimuloitaessa hermosoluun signaali voimistuu. (While the neuron is stimulated, the signal strengthens.)

Related forms exist for other verbs and moods, but stimuloitaessa remains a standard tool for concise, neutral description of stimulation in Finnish discourse.