Erityisasemansa

Erityisasemansa is a Finnish noun phrase used to refer to the subject’s own special status, rights, or privileges. It is formed from erityisasema, meaning “special status,” plus the third-person possessive suffix -nsa, producing erityisasemansa, which can mean “its/their/one’s own special status” depending on context. In Finnish grammar, possessive suffixes attach to nouns to indicate ownership by the subject of the sentence, and erityisasemansa is typically used when the focus is on the status as a granted entitlement rather than on the status itself.

Etymology: The term derives from erityis- (special) and asema (position, standing), forming erityisasema (special status). The possessive suffix -nsa marks ownership by the subject, yielding erityisasemansa.

Usage: The phrase appears mainly in formal Finnish texts—such as law, policy, and sociology—and is used to describe the protection or privileges granted to a person, group, or institution. Examples include contexts where someone’s rights or privileges are being discussed as part of a legal or organizational framework. Esimerkiksi: Henkilön erityisasemansa turvaaminen on lainsäädännön ydin. Opetuksessa on joskus huomioitava opiskelijan erityisasemansa.

See also: erityisoikeus, asema, eriytyminen.