viivästämällä

Viivästämällä is a Finnish word that translates to "by delaying" or "by postponing" in English. It is the adessive form of the third infinitive of the verb "viivästää," which means to delay, postpone, or defer. The adessive case in Finnish typically indicates means or manner, so "viivästämällä" describes an action performed through the act of delaying.

This phrase can be used in various contexts to express how something is achieved or avoided by intentionally delaying it. For example, one might say "hän selvisi tehtävästä viivästämällä" which means "he got out of the task by delaying." This implies that by putting off the task, he managed to avoid doing it or perhaps found a way around it.

The concept of "viivästämällä" highlights a strategy where the passage of time itself is used as a tool. This can be for tactical reasons, to gain an advantage, to avoid an immediate consequence, or simply as a habitual way of dealing with situations. The specific nuance of "viivästämällä" depends heavily on the surrounding sentence and the overall context in which it is used. It is a common construction in Finnish that reflects a practical approach to problem-solving or task management through temporal manipulation.