- Katsoin uutisia huolestuneena. - I watched the news feeling worried.
- Istuin väsyneenä bussissa. - I sat on the bus feeling tired.
- En voinut mennä kouluun sairaana. - I couldn't go to school ill.
- Soitin surullisena äidille. - I called mom and I was sad.
- Lähdin vihaisena kuntosalille. - I went (left) to the gym in an angry mood.
- Tulin virkistyneenä kotiin. - I came home refreshed.
Notice the difference between the adverb (often a word ending with sti) and the essive form of the adjective:
- "Hei", hän sanoi iloisena. - "Hei", she said happily. (She was happy.)
- "Hei", hän sanoi iloisesti. - "Hei", she said happily. (In a happy manner, in a happy tone of voice.)
- Hän tanssi tyylikkäänä. - He danced dressed stylishly. (The person was stylish.)
- Hän tanssi tyylikkäästi. - He danced stylishly. (The dancing was stylish.)
Kiehtovaa, eikö olekin? - Fascinating, isn't it?
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