Genetiivisääntöisiä

Genetiivisääntöisiä is a Finnish grammatical term referring to adjectives that govern the genitive case of the noun they modify. This is a specific subset of Finnish adjectives, as most adjectives in Finnish agree with the noun in case and number, rather than forcing a specific case. The genitive case in Finnish typically expresses possession or belonging, but it can also be used in other constructions.

When an adjective is genetiivisääntöinen, the noun following it will always appear in the genitive case, regardless of the function of the noun phrase in the sentence. For example, instead of a nominative noun with an adjective, one would see a genitive noun. This is a less common construction than standard adjective-noun agreement.

Examples of genetiivisääntöisiä adjectives include words related to quantity, extent, or time. It is important for learners of Finnish to recognize these adjectives as they deviate from the more common adjective agreement patterns. Understanding genetiivisääntöisiä helps in correctly forming noun phrases and comprehending the nuances of Finnish grammar. The specific list of genetiivisääntöisiä adjectives is finite and can be found in Finnish grammar resources. Mastering these exceptions is crucial for achieving fluency.