Kohdekuslausekkeen

Kohdekuslauseke is a Finnish grammatical term referring to a subordinate clause that functions as the direct object of the main verb. In essence, it's a clause that answers the question "what?" or "whom?" when asked about the verb. These clauses are typically introduced by conjunctions such as 'että' (that) or 'mitä' (what).

For example, in the sentence "Hän sanoi, että tulee myöhään" (He said that he will be late), the clause "että tulee myöhään" is the kohdekuslauseke, acting as the direct object of the verb "sanoi" (said). Similarly, in "En tiedä, mitä tehdä" (I don't know what to do), "mitä tehdä" functions as the kohdekuslauseke for the verb "tiedä" (know).

Kohdekuslausekkeet can also be formed using infinitive constructions, particularly with verbs that imply a desire, need, or command. For instance, "Haluan, että lähdet" (I want you to leave) features "että lähdet" as a kohdekuslauseke. Understanding kohdekuslausekkeet is crucial for comprehending complex sentence structures in Finnish and for constructing grammatically correct subordinate clauses. They are a common feature in both spoken and written Finnish.