Konferenssin

Konferenssin is the genitive singular form of the Finnish noun konferenssi, which means a conference or convention. It is used to show possession or a close relation between the conference and another noun, such as a document, event, or group connected to that conference.

Common examples include konsern: "konferenssin ohjelma" (the conference's program), "konferenssin osallistujat" (the participants of the conference), and "konferenssin järjestelyt" (the arrangements of the conference). The form also appears in phrases like "konferenssin aikana" (during the conference).

Grammar and formation: Konferenssi is a regular Finnish noun. Its genitive singular is formed by adding -n, yielding konferenssin. The genitive plural is konferenssien. When used possessively, the possessed noun remains in its base form, while the possessor is expressed in the genitive.

Usage notes: Konferenssin is widely used in formal and semi-formal Finnish, including official documents, program booklets, press releases, and academic or business writing. It denotes that something belongs to, relates to, or is conducted by a particular conference. Distinguishing genitive forms is important in Finnish grammar to avoid ambiguity, especially when multiple conferences or events are discussed.

Etymology: Konferenssi is a loanword from European languages, historically linked to French conférence. The word has been integrated into Finnish to refer to formal meetings, lectures, or assemblies, with its grammatical inflections following standard Finnish noun morphology.