Käänetusvormid

Käänetusvormid, often translated as "case forms" or "inflected forms," refer to the changes in the form of a word, particularly nouns, pronouns, and adjectives, to indicate their grammatical function within a sentence. This grammatical phenomenon is common in many languages, including Finnish, where it plays a crucial role in conveying meaning.

In languages that utilize käänetusvormid, different cases express relationships such as subject, object, possession, location, or direction. For instance, a noun might have a different ending if it is the subject performing an action, or if it is the direct object receiving the action. The specific set of cases and how they are marked varies significantly between languages.

The concept of käänetusvormid is fundamental to understanding the syntax and morphology of languages that employ them. It allows for greater flexibility in word order, as the grammatical role of a word is often indicated by its case ending rather than its position in the sentence. Mastering these forms is essential for both native speakers and learners to construct grammatically correct and meaningful utterances.