vältämällä

Vältämällä is a Finnish word that translates to "by avoiding" or "through avoidance." It is the translative case of the verb "välttää," which means to avoid, to evade, or to shun. This grammatical form indicates the manner or means by which an action is accomplished or a state is achieved, specifically through the act of avoiding something.

The concept of vältämällä can be applied in various contexts. In personal life, it might refer to avoiding unhealthy habits to maintain good health, or avoiding conflict to preserve relationships. In a broader societal sense, it could describe how a community avoids certain risks or challenges by taking preventative measures. For instance, a country might implement policies vältämällä potential economic downturns.

The grammatical structure of the translative case in Finnish often implies a process or a transformation. Therefore, "vältämällä" suggests that the act of avoidance itself leads to a particular outcome or state. It emphasizes the active role of not engaging with something as a method for reaching a desired end. This can be contrasted with simply not doing something, as "vältämällä" highlights the intentionality behind the avoidance. The word is a concise way to express a passive action that yields a specific result.