Elatiivipäätteen

Elatiivipäätteen is a term used in Finnish grammar to describe a specific type of case ending. It is a derivative of the elative case, which is one of the cases used in the Finnish language to indicate a relationship of separation or removal from something. The elative case is formed by adding the suffix -sta or -stä to the stem of a noun. The elatiivipäätteen refers to the specific suffixes used to form the elative case. These suffixes can vary depending on the noun's stem type. For example, nouns ending in a consonant or a vowel have different elative endings. The elative case is used to express various concepts such as movement away from a place, separation from a group, or the removal of an object from a container. It is an important aspect of Finnish grammar, contributing to the language's rich system of cases and its ability to convey complex spatial and relational meanings.