yllättävinä

yllättävinä is a Finnish word that functions as the adessive plural form of the adjective yllättävä. The root word, yllättävä, means surprising or unexpected. Therefore, yllättävinä translates to "as surprising ones" or "in surprising ways." This grammatical form indicates that something is perceived or experienced in a manner that is surprising, and it applies to multiple entities or instances.

The adessive case in Finnish typically denotes location, manner, or accompaniment. When used with adjectives, it often describes how something is perceived or how an action is performed. Thus, yllättävinä signifies a state of being or an action that is characterized by its surprising nature. For example, one might say "heidän saavutuksensa olivat yllättävinä" which translates to "their achievements were surprising." In this context, yllättävinä describes the quality of their achievements from the perspective of the observer.

The word emphasizes the element of unexpectedness in relation to multiple subjects or events. It is not a standalone noun or verb but rather a descriptive form that modifies or characterizes other elements within a sentence. Its usage is primarily found in written and spoken Finnish, contributing to the nuanced expression of surprise or the unexpected.