Ajatustensa

Ajatustensa is a Finnish noun phrase formed from the plural noun ajatukset (thoughts) with the possessive suffix -ns(a), yielding a genitive-possessive form. It is used to indicate that thoughts belong to someone, and it commonly appears in phrases such as ajatustensa mukaan, meaning “according to his/her thoughts” or “in light of what he/she thinks.” The construction is typical of written Finnish and surfaces in journalism, literature, and formal discussion when attributing conclusions or beliefs to a person or group.

Usage and examples

Ajatustensa mukaan is used to attribute reasoning or judgments to an individual or group. For example:

- Hänen ajatustensa mukaan ratkaisu on epärealistinen. (According to his/her thoughts, the solution is unrealistic.)

- Heidän ajatustensa mukaan seuraavat toimenpiteet ovat välttämättömiä. (According to their thoughts, the following steps are necessary.)

Morphology and notes

In Finnish, possessive suffixes attach to the possessed noun. ajatustensa represents thoughts belonging to someone and is the plural form used with possessors. If one wants to refer to a single thought owned by someone, the form would typically be ajatuksensa. The phrase ajatustensa mukaan is a conventional way to present conclusions as part of someone’s internal reasoning rather than as an objective fact.

See also

Related concepts include other Finnish possession forms and idiomatic expressions for attributing beliefs, such as mielipiteensä (one’s opinion) and käsityksensä (one’s view).