Kyselykysymyksessä

Kyselykysymyksessä is a Finnish term that translates literally to "in a question in a question" or "in a question of inquiry." It refers to a grammatical construction where a question is embedded within another question. This can create a more complex sentence structure and often serves to express uncertainty, doubt, or a nuanced inquiry.

In Finnish grammar, a Kyselykysymyksessä typically involves a subordinate question clause introduced by a question word such as kuka (who), mikä (what), missä (where), milloin (when), miksi (why), or miten (how). This subordinate clause then functions as part of a larger interrogative sentence. For example, a sentence like "Tiedätkö kuka sen teki?" translates to "Do you know who did it?" Here, "kuka sen teki" (who did it) is the embedded question within the main question "Tiedätkö?" (Do you know?).

The use of Kyselykysymyksessä is common in everyday Finnish conversation and writing. It allows speakers to ask for information indirectly or to pose a question about someone else's knowledge or opinion. The meaning and intent of such a construction depend heavily on context and intonation. Understanding this grammatical feature is important for comprehending the full range of expression in the Finnish language.