tervehtiessämme

Tervehtiessämme is a Finnish word that translates to "upon greeting" or "when we greet" in English. It is a form of the verb "tervehtiä," which means "to greet." This particular form is the genitive case of the present active participle, "tervehtien." The suffix "-ssä" indicates a locative case, signifying a location in time or circumstance. Therefore, "tervehtiessämme" literally means "in our greeting" or "at the time of our greeting."

The word is commonly used to describe actions or events that occur during the act of greeting someone. For example, one might say "Tervehtiessämme hän ojensi kätensä," which translates to "Upon our greeting, he extended his hand." It can also refer to a general situation where greetings are exchanged, such as at the beginning of a meeting or social gathering. The grammatical structure emphasizes that the action described happens concurrently with or as a direct consequence of the greeting taking place. It implies a specific moment or period when greetings are exchanged.