Päätöksensä

Päätöksensä is a Finnish word that translates to "his/her/their decision" or "his/her/their decision-making" in English. The suffix "-nsä" is a possessive suffix that indicates the third person singular or plural, referring back to a subject that has already been mentioned or is understood from context. For example, "Hän teki päätöksensä" means "He/She made his/her decision." Similarly, "He tekivät päätöksensä" means "They made their decision." The word "päätös" itself means "decision" or "resolution."

The concept of "päätöksensä" is fundamental to understanding agency and responsibility in Finnish. It highlights the act of making a choice and the subsequent ownership of that choice. In various contexts, whether personal, professional, or societal, referring to "päätöksensä" emphasizes that an individual or group has arrived at a conclusion or course of action. The understanding of this possessive form is crucial for accurate interpretation of Finnish sentences, especially when discussing actions and their origins. It implies that a specific entity is the author of the decision being discussed.