Merkittävissä

Merkittävissä is a Finnish word that translates to "significant" or "notable" in English. It is the plural partitive form of the adjective "merkittävä." This grammatical form is used when referring to an unspecified quantity or number of things that are important, considerable, or noteworthy.

The word "merkittävä" itself derives from "merkki," meaning "sign" or "mark." Thus, something that is "merkittävä" bears a significant mark or is of consequence. In everyday Finnish, "merkittävissä" would be used in sentences like "Hän on tehnyt merkittävissä saavutuksia urallaan" (He has made significant achievements in his career) or "Kokouksessa käsiteltiin useita merkittävissä kysymyksiä" (Several notable issues were discussed at the meeting).

The usage of "merkittävissä" implies that the subjects being discussed are not minor or trivial but rather possess a degree of importance or impact. It can be applied to a wide range of contexts, from personal achievements and scientific discoveries to historical events and economic trends. The choice of this particular grammatical form, the plural partitive, suggests that the focus is on a portion or collection of these significant items rather than a singular, definite entity.