Genetiivisanan

Genetiivisanan is a Finnish grammatical term that translates to "genitive word" or "genitive form." It refers to the genitive case of a noun or pronoun. The genitive case in Finnish is primarily used to indicate possession, but it also has other functions, such as denoting the object of certain verbs or prepositions, and indicating the part of something.

For example, in the sentence "Pekka n talo" (Pekka's house), "Pekka" is in the genitive case, forming the genetiivisanan. This clearly shows that the house belongs to Pekka. The genitive case in Finnish is formed by adding specific suffixes to the stem of the noun or pronoun. The most common genitive ending for nouns is -n. However, the exact form can vary depending on the noun's declension class and whether it ends in a vowel or a consonant.

Beyond possession, the genitive case is also used to express other relationships. For instance, it can denote the object of verbs that require the genitive, such as "muistaa" (to remember) or "tarvita" (to need). "Muistan Pekan" means "I remember Pekka," where "Pekan" is the genitive form of "Pekka." It can also indicate a part of something, as in "kupillinen kahvia" (a cup of coffee), where "kahvia" is in the genitive case, signifying a portion of coffee. Understanding the genitive case and the function of genetiivisanan is crucial for comprehending Finnish grammar and constructing grammatically correct sentences.