tervehdyksellä

Tervehdyksellä is a Finnish word that translates to "with a greeting" or "by greeting." It is the adessive case of the noun "tervehdys," which means greeting. The adessive case in Finnish often indicates means or manner, so "tervehdyksellä" implies performing an action or conveying something by means of a greeting.

This phrase can be used in various contexts. For example, one might say "Hän lähti huoneesta tervehdyksellä" which translates to "He left the room with a greeting." This suggests that the person acknowledged others or offered a farewell as they departed. It can also refer to the way someone is greeted, such as "Hänet vastaanotettiin lämpimällä tervehdyksellä," meaning "He was received with a warm greeting." In this instance, "tervehdyksellä" specifies the manner of reception.

The word emphasizes the act of greeting as the method or accompanying action. It is a grammatical construction that highlights the importance of acknowledging someone through verbal or non-verbal salutations in Finnish communication. The concept is straightforward, denoting the presence and function of a greeting in a given situation.