Lisälauselmia

Lisälauselmia refers to subordinate clauses in Finnish grammar. These clauses are dependent on a main clause and cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. They function as parts of speech within the main clause, such as subjects, objects, or adverbials.

There are several types of lisälauselmia, distinguished by their form and function. Active lisälauselmia are formed with the active participle or the infinitive. For example, "Tiedän hänen tulevan" (I know him coming) uses the infinitive. Passive lisälauselmia are formed using passive participles or certain passive infinitive forms.

Another important category is indirect questions, which are introduced by interrogative words like "kuka" (who), "mikä" (what), or "miten" (how). For instance, "En tiedä, missä hän on" (I don't know where he is) is an indirect question. Relative clauses, introduced by relative pronouns like "joka" (who/which), are also a type of lisälauselma. "Kirja, jonka luin, oli mielenkiintoinen" (The book which I read was interesting) exemplifies a relative clause.

Lisälauselmia are crucial for constructing complex sentences in Finnish, allowing for the expression of more nuanced and detailed information. They enrich the language by providing additional context, conditions, or explanations related to the main action or state. Understanding their structure and usage is fundamental to mastering Finnish sentence construction.