työtilallaan

The Finnish word "työtilallaan" is a possessive form derived from "työtila" which translates to "workspace" or "workplace". Specifically, "työtilallaan" means "in his/her/its workspace" or "at his/her/its workplace". This grammatical construction indicates location and possession simultaneously, referring to the specific work environment belonging to a subject.

The term is commonly used in everyday Finnish conversation and writing. For example, someone might say "Hän on työtilallaan" meaning "He/She is at his/her workspace." The possessive suffix "-llaan" is a third-person possessive suffix, applicable to both singular and plural subjects when referring to their own property or location. This makes it a versatile term for discussing where an individual is situated in relation to their professional environment. Understanding "työtilallaan" requires knowledge of Finnish possessive constructions and the meaning of "työtila".