vesialuksellalaivalla

Vesialuksellalaivalla is a Finnish term that translates to "on a ship by water" or more colloquially, "by boat" or "by ship." It is a prepositional phrase used to indicate the mode of transport when traveling by a vessel on water. The phrase itself is composed of three distinct Finnish words: "vesi" meaning water, "alus" meaning vessel or craft, and "laivalla" which is the adessive case of "laiva" meaning ship, indicating "on" or "by" a ship.

The usage of vesialuksellalaivalla is straightforward and is employed in everyday Finnish conversation and writing. For example, one might say "Matkustin Suomeen vesialuksellalaivalla" which means "I traveled to Finland by ship." This phrase distinguishes waterborne travel from other common modes of transportation such as by air (lentokoneella) or by land (autolla, junalla).

While "laivalla" alone often suffices to mean "by ship," the inclusion of "vesi" and "alus" in "vesialuksellalaivalla" adds a layer of specificity, emphasizing the watery nature of the journey and the type of vehicle used. It is a descriptive phrase that clearly communicates the means of travel.