Adjektiivantit

Adjektiivantit, also known as adjectival nouns or attributive nouns, are a type of noun that functions as an adjective in a sentence. They are derived from verbs and describe or modify other nouns. In Finnish, adjektiivantit are formed by adding the suffix "-ja" or "-jä" to the verb stem. For example, the verb "juoda" (to drink) becomes "juoja" (drinker), and the verb "syödä" (to eat) becomes "syöjä" (eater). Adjektiivantit can also be formed from adjectives, forming a new noun that describes something related to the original adjective. For instance, the adjective "kova" (hard) becomes "kovuus" (hardness). These nouns are commonly used in Finnish to create compound nouns and to describe qualities or characteristics of other nouns.