Ajatusta

Ajatusta is the partitive singular form of the Finnish noun ajatus, meaning idea, thought, or notion. It is used when the idea in question is treated as non-specific or indeterminate, or when the sentence requires the partitive case. The base form ajatus refers to a concrete or definite idea, while ajatusta signals an indefinite amount or a non-fixed idea within a broader context.

Etymology and related forms: Ajatusta derives from the stem ajat-, linked to the verb ajatella (to think). The word belongs to a family of abstract nouns formed with the suffix -us. Other related forms include ajatuksen (genitive), ajatukset (nominative plural), and ajatuksia (partitive plural).

Grammar and usage: In Finnish, the partitive is used after certain verbs and in constructions that express an indefinite quantity or scope. Ajatusta appears in contexts such as discussing an idea in general terms, talking about an idea about something, or when the object of a verb requires a partitive. Common collocations include puhua ajatuksesta (to talk about an idea) and ajatusta jostakin (an idea about something).

See also: ajatus, ajatella, idea.

Notes: Ajatusta is a standard grammatical form without specialized meaning beyond its general sense as “an idea” or “a thought” expressed in a non-specific way. It is one of several Finnish noun forms used to express quantity and specificity in reflexive and non-reflexive contexts.