Adjektiivilauseke
Adjektiivilauseke, also known as a relative clause, is a type of subordinate clause that modifies a noun or pronoun. In Finnish, these clauses often begin with the relative pronoun "joka" or "mikä," but can also be formed using participles. The function of an adjektiivilauseke is to provide additional information about the noun or pronoun it refers to, essentially acting like an adjective.
For example, in the sentence "Tämä on kirja, jonka luin eilen," the clause "jonka luin eilen" is
Adjektiivilausekkeet can be restrictive, meaning they are essential for identifying the noun, or non-restrictive, providing extra,