Ohjelmasta

Ohjelmasta is the elative case form of the Finnish noun ohjelma, meaning program. In Finnish, the elative (ending -sta/-stä) expresses origin, source, or topic, and its exact meaning can shift with the verb or construction used. Therefore ohjelmasta can mean “from the program” or “about the program,” depending on context.

In usage, ohjelmasta appears when the program is the source of information or the subject of discussion. It is commonly used with verbs of communication and discussion, such as puhua (to talk about), kertoa (to tell about), and käsitellä (to deal with). For example, Puhuin ohjelmasta would translate to “I talked about the program.” Another common use is to indicate the topic of coverage or discussion in written or spoken form, such as a report or article that discusses the program.

Grammatically, ohjelmasta is the singular elative form of ohjelma. Other case forms include ohjelmassa (in the program), ohjelman (the program’s/genitive), and ohjelmalle (to the program). Correct use depends on the verb and the intended nuance, whether one emphasizes origin/source or the subject matter.

Etymology and scope: ohjelma is a widely used Finnish term for a plan, schedule, or software program, among other senses. The word is a native formation built on the root ohjel- with the -ma suffix that forms nouns from stems, and it is part of a broader family of terms that describe organized sets, schedules, or sequences in Finnish.

See also: ohjelma, elatiivi, Finnish grammar, linguistic cases.