Monikkomuotopääteesta

Monikkomuotopääteesta, a Finnish grammatical term, refers to the plural form of a noun's ending. Finnish nouns are inflected for case and number. When a noun is in the plural, its ending changes to reflect this plurality. For example, the singular nominative form of "talvi" (winter) is "talvi," but the plural nominative form is "talvet." The "-t" suffix indicates the plural in this instance.

This concept is crucial for understanding Finnish sentence structure and agreement. The plural ending must agree with the subject or object it modifies. Different cases have their own specific plural endings. For instance, in the genitive case, "talvi" becomes "talvien" in the plural. The accusative case also utilizes plural forms, often mirroring the genitive in spoken language.

The variety of plural endings is one of the complexities of Finnish grammar. While the "-t" ending is common in the nominative, other cases employ suffixes like "-i-", "-en", or "-itten" in their plural forms, depending on the noun's stem and the specific case. Mastering these plural forms is essential for accurate and fluent Finnish communication.