Lisämääreen

Lisämääreen is a Finnish grammatical term referring to an adverbial modifier or adjunct. In Finnish grammar, a lisämääreen adds information about the circumstances of an action or a state, such as time, place, manner, cause, or purpose. These modifiers are typically adverbs or adverbial phrases. They are not essential to the core meaning of the sentence but provide additional context or detail.

For example, in the sentence "Koira nukkuu *matolla*", the word "matolla" (on the rug) functions as a lisämääreen indicating place. Similarly, in "Hän juoksi *nopeasti*", the word "nopeasti" (quickly) is a lisämääreen describing the manner of running. Lisämääreen can also be prepositional phrases or even subordinate clauses that function adverbially. The position of a lisämääreen in a Finnish sentence can be relatively flexible, though it often appears before the verb or after the subject. Understanding lisämääreen is crucial for analyzing sentence structure and comprehending the nuances of meaning in Finnish.