Genetiiviselle

Genetiiviselle is a term used in Finnish grammar to describe a possessive or genitive case. It is one of the cases in the Finnish language, which is known for its complex system of grammatical cases. The genitive case is used to indicate possession or association between two nouns. For example, in the phrase "kissan häntä" (the cat's tail), "kissan" is in the genitive case, indicating that the tail belongs to the cat.

The genitive case in Finnish is formed by adding the suffix "-n" to the nominative form of the noun. For example, the nominative form of the word "kissa" (cat) is "kissa," and the genitive form is "kissan." The genitive case can also be used to indicate the origin or source of something, as in "taloa" (from the house), where "talo" is in the genitive case.

In addition to nouns, the genitive case can also be used with adjectives and pronouns to indicate possession. For example, "minun kirja" (my book) uses the genitive case to show that the book belongs to me.

The genitive case is an important aspect of Finnish grammar, and understanding its use is essential for speaking and writing the language accurately. It is used to convey relationships between nouns, adjectives, and pronouns, and is a key feature of the Finnish language's rich and complex grammatical system.