Edustajaansa

Edustajaansa is a Finnish noun phrase formed from edustaja, meaning representative, combined with the third-person possessive suffix -nsä/-sä. The result translates roughly to “one’s own representative” and is used to indicate that the referenced representative belongs to or acts on behalf of a specific person or entity. The form appears in written Finnish, particularly in formal, legal, or political contexts, where precise ownership of representation matters.

Grammar and usage notes

The suffix -nsä/-sä attaches to a noun to express possession by the third person (he/she/it). In edustajaansa, it signals that the speaker refers to the person’s own representative, rather than a generic or unspecified representative. The exact spelling (-nsa vs -nsä) follows vowel harmony rules and the phonology of the stem. Edustajaansa is most common in contexts where a person’s or entity’s appointed spokesperson or proxy is being discussed, such as legal documents, parliamentary texts, or formal negotiations. In everyday language, speakers may simply say “edustaja” or use other constructions to avoid potential ambiguity.

Examples

- Hän valitsi edustajaansa neuvotteluihin. (He chose his own representative to negotiate.)

- Jokaisen on varmistettava, että edustajansa on asianmukaisesti valtuutettu. (Everyone must ensure that their own representative is properly authorized.)

- Yritys hoitaa asioita edustajansa välityksellä. (The company handles matters through its representative.)

See also

Edustaja, valtuutus, edustus, oikeudellinen kieli.