Jatkoilmaisuille

Jatkoilmaisuille is a Finnish linguistic term referring to a set of expressions that function to continue or extend a discourse. The base term is jatkoilmaisu, which in discourse analysis describes phrases or words that signal continuation, elaboration, or transitions in speech or writing. The form jatkoilmaisuille is the allative plural, meaning it is used when discussing or directing attention to multiple such expressions (literally “to the continuation expressions”).

In use, jatkoilmaisut (the plural form) are considered discourse markers or transitional expressions. They help create cohesion and guide the listener or reader through a sequence, signaling that more points will follow, an elaboration will be added, or a continuation of the discussion is planned. Common examples of jatkoilmaisut include Finnish transition words and phrases that indicate addition, sequence, or progression within a discourse.

Morphologically, jatkoilmaisuille is formed from jatkoilmaisu, which in nominative plural is jatkoilmaisut, and then takes the allative plural suffix -ille to yield jatkoilmaisuille. This form is used primarily in linguistic analysis, grammars, or dictionaries when referring to the group of such expressions, rather than in ordinary everyday speech.

Context and relevance: The concept is primarily of interest in Finnish language studies, especially in discourse analysis, cohesion, and rhetoric. Researchers examine how jatkoilmaisut contribute to text structure and how users manage transitions across clauses and sentences. The term may appear in academic articles, grammar guides, and specialized glossaries rather than in common conversational Finnish.

See also: discourse marker, transition, Finnish grammar, allative case.