vaikeuttaen

Vaikeuttaen is a Finnish word derived from the verb vaikeuttaa, which means "to make difficult" or "to complicate." The "-ttaen" ending indicates a conjunctive participle form that expresses the manner or means by which an action is performed. This grammatical construction is commonly used in Finnish to describe how something is done.

When used in sentences, vaikeuttaen typically functions as an adverbial phrase that modifies the action of the main verb. For example, "hän selitti vaikeuttaen" translates to "he explained in a difficult manner" or "he explained by making it difficult."

This word belongs to a broader category of Finnish verbs that use the same suffix to form their potential or conjunctive participles. The form can be used to indicate that something is being made unnecessarily complex or challenging. Understanding such grammatical constructions is essential for mastering Finnish syntax and expressing nuanced actions and their effects.