Huolensa

Huolensa is a Finnish noun that denotes a person’s worry or concern. It is formed from the base noun huoli, meaning worry or concern, with the third-person possessive suffix -nsä/-nsa, yielding a form that translates roughly to “one’s worry” or “their worry” depending on context. In ordinary speech, huolensa is used to refer to what troubles a specific person, for example: Hänellä on huolensa lapsen terveydestä.

Grammar and usage notes: Huolensa is a possessive construction that requires a subject, typically expressed with a verb such as olla (to be) or take responsibility in a clause about what concerns someone. Common patterns include sentences like Hänellä on huolensa; his/her worry concerns a certain matter. The word emphasizes personal concern rather than a general issue and can appear in both informal and formal registers.

Relationship to related terms: Huoli is the base concept meaning “worry” or “concern.” Related terms include huolenpito (care, maintenance or upkeep) and huolenaihe (matter of concern, a specific issue). The possessive form huolensa is distinct from other possessive forms and signals the owner of the concern.

Cultural and linguistic notes: The construct is a typical feature of Finnish possessive syntax, illustrating how speakers encode ownership of abstract states like worry. It is versatile in narrative and descriptive Finnish, linking personal experience to broader topics such as health, finances, or safety.

See also: huoli, huolenaihe, huolenpito.