Kuvasta

Kuvasta is the elative case form of the Finnish noun kuva, meaning picture or image. It literally translates to “from the picture” and is used to indicate origin, source, or content that derives from an image. In everyday speech, journalism, and art criticism, kuvasta is common when describing what can be inferred from or observed in a photo, drawing, or illustration. The elative suffix -sta/-stä marks origin or source, so kuvasta is the singular form and kuvista is the plural “from the pictures.” The related forms include kuvassa (in the picture), kuvaan (to the picture), and kuvan (of the picture).

In usage, kuvasta frequently appears with verbs of perception or analysis, such as nähdä or näyttää, and with constructions that express what an image reveals. For example, “Kuvasta näkee, että rakennus on valmistunut” means “From the picture one can see that the building has been completed,” and “Kuvasta käy ilmi, että tilaisuus oli onnistunut” means “It is evident from the picture that the event was successful.” The form is a routine feature in Finnish writing and speech when referring to information or impressions derived from an image.