Nominiobjekteja

Nominiobjekteja is a Finnish term that translates to "nominative objects" or "objects in the nominative case." In Finnish grammar, the nominative case is typically used for the subject of a sentence. However, in certain grammatical constructions, particularly with the verb *olla* (to be) when it functions as a copula, the predicate noun or adjective can also appear in the nominative case. This differs from many other languages where predicate nominatives are often in a different case, such as the accusative or a dative.

For example, in the sentence "Hän on opettaja" (He/She is a teacher), "opettaja" (teacher) is the predicate nominative and is in the nominative case. This is a common feature of Finnish, where the subject and the predicate nominative share the same case when the verb *olla* connects them. The nominative case in Finnish also functions for direct objects in some specific contexts, though this is less common than its use for subjects or predicate nominatives. Understanding these uses is crucial for comprehending Finnish sentence structure and case usage.