Puheeni

Puheeni is a Finnish noun phrase meaning "my speech." It is formed by the noun puhe ("speech, talk") together with the first-person possessive suffix -ni, producing puheeni ("my speech").

Usage: The form is used when referring to one's own spoken words, in both spoken and written Finnish. It can function as the subject or the object of a sentence. Examples include "Tässä on puheeni" ("Here is my speech") and "Puheeni käsittelee ilmastonmuutosta" ("My speech discusses climate change").

Etymology and grammar: Puheeni reflects Finnish possessive morphology, where ownership is indicated by a suffix on the noun. Like other Finnish nouns, puheeni can be declined for case as required by syntax, while the possessive form remains recognizable as "my."

Cultural and rhetorical usage: In public speaking, literature, and autobiographical writing, puheeni is used to foreground the speaker’s personal voice and stance. It may be employed for emphasis, authority, or personal framing of arguments, signaling a direct link between the speaker and their words.

See also: Puhe.