Eisäännölliseen

Eisäännölliseen is a Finnish grammatical concept related to the vocative case, specifically used when addressing inanimate objects or abstract concepts. It is not a standalone word but rather a form or characteristic of a noun when it appears in a vocative construction. The vocative case in Finnish is primarily used for direct address, typically of people or animals. However, in certain poetic, idiomatic, or emphatic contexts, inanimate objects or abstract notions can be addressed as if they were sentient beings, and their form might be described as "eisäännölliseen" in older or specialized grammatical analyses.

This concept highlights the flexibility and sometimes metaphorical usage of Finnish grammar. While standard Finnish grammar often focuses on personal address for the vocative, the "eisäännölliseen" notion points to instances where this grammatical function is extended beyond its usual scope. It is important to note that this term is not commonly used in modern standard Finnish grammar instruction, which tends to categorize such usages within broader discussions of stylistic devices or specific idiomatic expressions rather than a distinct grammatical category for inanimate objects. Understanding "eisäännölliseen" requires recognizing the nuanced ways language can personify and address non-living entities.