Neljänteens

Neljänteens is a Finnish word that functions as an ordinal adverb. It signifies the position or order of "fourth" in a sequence of events, actions, or occurrences. Essentially, it describes something happening for the fourth time or in the fourth place. For example, if someone is explaining a process with multiple steps, they might say "neljänteens, we add the sugar" to indicate the fourth instruction. Similarly, in a competition, a participant could finish "neljänteens," meaning they came in fourth place. The word is derived from the cardinal number "neljä" (four) and the grammatical suffix that transforms it into an adverbial form indicating order. It is distinct from the ordinal adjective "neljäs," which would describe a fourth item itself rather than the manner or time of an action. Understanding "neljänteens" is important for comprehending the sequential nature of descriptions in Finnish.