Ottelun

Ottelun is the Finnish genitive form of the noun ottelu, which translates as "the match" or "the game." In sentences, ottelun is used to link related nouns to a specific match, or to indicate possession, timing, or context related to that match.

Examples include ottelun lopputulos (the outcome of the match), ottelun aikataulu (the schedule of the match), and ottelun aikana (during the match). These phrases show how ottelun connects a head noun to the particular event of the match.

Morphology and usage: The base ottelu is a neuter noun; its genitive singular is ottelun, formed with the standard genitive suffix -n. The genitive plural is ottelujen. In compounds, ottelun typically precedes the head noun, as in ottelun pelaajat (the players of the match) or ottelun järjestäminen (the organization of the match).

Usage notes: The form ottelun is common in sports journalism, match reports, and everyday language when referring to a specific match. It is not a standalone noun but a case form used to express relationships to ottelu.

See also: ottelu; kilpailu.