Kritiikin

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Kritiikin is the genitive singular form of the Finnish noun kriitiikki (criticism or critique). It is used to denote possession or association, as in phrases such as "kritiikin arvo" (the value of criticism) or "kritiikin kohde" (the object of criticism). The form itself does not denote a standalone concept; it functions as a grammatical inflection within phrases and compounds.

Etymology: The noun kriitiikki is borrowed into Finnish from Swedish kritik, which in turn derives from the Greek root kritikos meaning “able to judge.” The genitive suffix -in yields kritiikin, used to express relationships such as possession, description, or categorization in Finnish.

Usage and context: In Finnish language use, kritiikin forms appear primarily in formal or analytic contexts when discussing criticism as a discipline or phenomenon. It appears in academic writing, journalism, and literary criticism, most often within noun phrases like krii t i ikki? No.

Examples of correct usage include: "kritiikin arvo," "kritiikin kohde," and "kritiikin perusteet." These phrases illustrate how the genitive form links criticism to other nouns.

See also: kriitikki, criticism, critique, Finnish grammar, sentiment analysis.

Note: This entry treats kritiikin as a grammatical inflection of kriitiikki, not as an independent concept.