Adjektiivipäättelisestä

Adjektiivipäättelisestä is a Finnish grammatical term that describes a type of word formation. It refers to the process of creating a new word by adding an adjectival suffix to a base word. This base word can be a noun, a verb, or even another adjective. The resulting word is typically an adjective that describes a quality or characteristic related to the original base word.

For example, the noun 'kivi' (stone) can be turned into an adjective 'kivinen' (stony) by adding the suffix '-inen'. Similarly, the verb 'kaunis' (beautiful) can be made into an adjective 'kauniisti' (beautifully) using the suffix '-sti', although this is technically an adverbial suffix which can function adjectivally in some contexts. The suffix '-llinen' is another common adjectival suffix, seen in words like 'vaurastua' (to become wealthy) forming 'vauraudellinen' (wealthy).

Adjektiivipäättelisestä words are a fundamental part of Finnish vocabulary, allowing for precise and nuanced expression. They enrich the language by providing a flexible way to derive descriptive terms from existing words, enabling speakers to convey specific meanings without needing entirely new roots. This process is common across many Indo-European languages, but the specific suffixes and their applications vary. Understanding adjektiivipäättelisestä is key to mastering Finnish morphology and syntax.