Lauseenne

Lauseenne is a Finnish noun phrase formed by the noun lause (sentence) plus the second-person plural possessive suffix -nne. The resulting form means “your sentence” when used in the nominative case and refers to a sentence belonging to the people addressed.

Formation and use: In Finnish, possessive suffixes attach directly to the noun, and the suffix -nne marks ownership by you (plural). The word lauseenne typically functions as a nominal phrase in sentences and can be declined in other cases along with the rest of the noun stem, while the possessive suffix remains part of the word. The exact form may adapt to vowel harmony and pronunciation rules of Finnish.

Examples: Lauseenne on selvä. — Your sentence is clear. Tarkistakaa lauseenne ennen julkaisemista. — Please check your sentences before publication. These examples illustrate how lauseenne is used in direct address, especially in instructional or editorial contexts where the writer refers to the reader group.

Usage and notes: Lauseenne is most common in written Finnish, particularly in grammar explanations, editing, and instructional materials. It emphasizes ownership by a group being addressed and can convey a formal or instructional tone. For singular ownership, other possessive forms (such as lauseeni, lausesi) are used, depending on the person and number being referred to.

See also: Finnish grammar, possessive suffixes, noun phrases, language instruction.