Määradele

Määradele is a Finnish grammatical term referring to a modifier. In Finnish grammar, a määräpääte is an enclitic suffix that can be added to a noun or pronoun to indicate a specific grammatical case or possessive relationship, often with a nuanced meaning. These suffixes are not separate words but are attached directly to the end of the word they modify.

The concept of määräpääte is broad and encompasses various grammatical functions that might be expressed by separate prepositions or postpositions in other languages. For example, a määräpääte can indicate direction, location, possession, or even abstract relationships. Understanding the correct usage of määräpääte is crucial for accurate and idiomatic Finnish expression.

The specific form of a määräpääte can vary depending on the phonological rules of Finnish, such as vowel harmony and consonant gradation, which affect the final sound of the word and the suffix. Therefore, a single grammatical function might be represented by several different-looking suffixes. The study of these suffixes is a significant part of learning Finnish grammar.