Helmikuusta

Helmikuusta is the elative case form of the Finnish month name helmikuu (February). It denotes a starting point in time, meaning “from February” or “from February onward.” In Finnish, the elative is commonly used in formal or written contexts to indicate origin or a starting point in time.

In usage, helmikuusta often appears in phrases that emphasize a starting point, such as helmikuusta lukien, helmikuusta alkaen, or helmikuusta lähtien. These constructions are typical in reports, contracts, and announcements where a period begins in February. The choice among lukien, alkaen, and lähtien can affect nuance: lukien highlights the point of reference; alkaen and lähtien are commonly used to indicate the onward duration from that point.

Examples:

- Myynti helmikuusta lukien kasvoi 5 prosenttia. (Sales increased by 5 percent from February onward.)

- Hanke on voimassa helmikuusta lähtien. (The project is in effect from February onward.)

- Budjetti on voimassa helmikuusta alkaen. (The budget is in effect from February onward.)

Form and relation:

Helmikuusta is the singular elative form of helmikuu. It is used to mark temporal origins in a range or timetable and can appear in isolation or as part of longer expressions describing periods that begin in February.