Merkittävinä

Merkittävinä 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 multiple significant things or when indicating a part of something significant. For example, it might be used in a sentence like "Hän toi esiin merkittävinä havaintoja kokouksessa," which means "He presented significant observations at the meeting."

The word "merkittävinä" is frequently encountered in various contexts, including academic writing, news reports, and everyday conversation, whenever the speaker wishes to emphasize the importance or relevance of multiple items or aspects. Its usage reflects the Finnish language's tendency to use case endings to convey grammatical relationships and nuances. Understanding this word is key to comprehending the full meaning of sentences where multiple important elements are being discussed or highlighted. The adjective "merkittävä" itself stems from the verb "merkitä," meaning "to mean" or "to mark," thus conveying a sense of being of consequence or having a distinct impact.