Kilvoituksesta

Kilvoituksesta is the elative singular form of the Finnish noun kilvoitus, which denotes contest, competition, rivalry, or a struggle to achieve something. In everyday language kilvoitus can refer to an actual competition such as a sports event, as well as to broader forms of contention or striving between parties. The term carries both concrete and figurative meanings, depending on context.

Etymology and related forms: Kilvoitus is derived from the verb kilvoitella, meaning to contend or compete, with the common noun-forming suffix -us. The elative form kilvoituksesta is used to indicate source or reference in sentences that require the elative case. Like most Finnish nouns, kilvoitus declines across cases, but the exact endings follow standard Finnish noun declension patterns rather than a unique paradigm.

Usage and context: Kilvoituksesta appears in formal and semi-formal Finnish texts to discuss the nature of competition, the dynamics of rivalry, or the outcomes arising from a contest. It can be used in sports journalism, political analysis, or discussions of social dynamics to emphasize the phenomenon of striving or conflicting aims rather than a single event. The term can also convey a sense of collective or societal contest when used in broader analyses.

See also: kilvoitus (noun), kilvoitella (verb), kilvoittelu (competition, contest), kilvoittelija (competitor).

Notes: Kilvoituksesta is specifically the elative form; other cases of kilvoitus are formed according to regular Finnish inflection rules. The word is used primarily in Finnish-language contexts and may appear in dictionaries and academic writings addressing competition or rivalry.