Predikaattisanoihin

Predikaattisanoihin, or predicate nominals in English, are words or phrases that follow a linking verb and rename or describe the subject of the sentence. Linking verbs, such as "to be," "to seem," "to become," and "to feel," connect the subject to the predicate nominal. A predicate nominal essentially acts as a second subject, providing more information about the original subject.

There are two main types of predicate nominals: predicate nominatives and predicate adjectives. A predicate nominative is a noun or pronoun that renames the subject. For example, in the sentence "She is a doctor," "doctor" is a predicate nominative, renaming "She." Similarly, in "He became the president," "president" is a predicate nominative.

A predicate adjective, on the other hand, is an adjective that describes the subject. In the sentence "The sky is blue," "blue" is a predicate adjective describing "sky." Other examples include "He seems tired" and "The food tasted delicious." It's important to distinguish predicate adjectives from adverbs that might modify verbs. Adverbs tell us how, when, or where an action occurs, while predicate adjectives describe the subject. Understanding predicate nominals is crucial for proper sentence structure and clear communication in Finnish.