Pöydält

Pöydält is a Finnish word that translates to "from the table" or "on the table" in English, depending on the context of the sentence. It is formed by combining the noun "pöytä," meaning "table," with the elative case ending "-ltä." The elative case in Finnish indicates movement from within or from the surface of something.

For example, "Kirja on pöydält" would mean "The book is on the table." In this instance, "pöydält" describes the location of the book. Conversely, "Ota se pöydält" translates to "Take it from the table," where "pöydält" indicates the origin of the action.

The usage of "pöydält" is common in everyday Finnish conversation and writing. It is a fundamental grammatical construction that demonstrates the case system employed by the Finnish language. Understanding this word and its grammatical function is essential for comprehending basic Finnish sentences related to location and movement. The elative case, and thus "pöydält," is a core element of Finnish grammar that distinguishes it from many other European languages.