yllättämällä

Yllättämällä is a Finnish word that translates to "by surprising" or "by taking by surprise." It is the adessive form of the verb yllättää, which means to surprise, to startle, or to take unawares. The adessive case in Finnish is typically used to indicate location on or at, or possession, but in this instance, it functions adverbially, describing the manner in which an action is performed.

The word yllättämällä implies an action that is executed unexpectedly, catching someone or something off guard. It suggests a lack of anticipation on the part of the recipient of the action. For example, one might say "Hän tuli minua yllättämällä" which means "He came by surprising me," indicating that the arrival was unexpected.

This form is commonly used in various contexts, from everyday conversations to more formal writing, to emphasize the element of surprise. It highlights the suddenness or unexpected nature of an event or action. The usage of yllättämällä is a clear way to communicate that the action was not foreseen and therefore had a surprising effect.