Rohkaisun

Rohkaisun is the genitive singular form of the Finnish noun rohkaisu, which translates roughly as encouragement, motivation, or reassurance. As a grammatical form, rohkaisun denotes “of encouragement” and is used to link the concept to other nouns, for example in phrases describing the source or effect of encouragement.

Etymology and morphology: rohkaisu is formed from the verb rohkaista, meaning to encourage or embolden, with the nominalizing suffix -isu-, yielding the noun rohkaisu. The genitive singular form of rohkaisu is rohkaisun, used to indicate possession or association with encouragement.

Usage and examples: In everyday Finnish, rohkaisun appears in phrases such as rohkaisun sanat (the words of encouragement), rohkaisun teot (acts of encouragement), and rohkaisun vaikutus (the effect of encouragement). It functions as a conventional noun phrase element rather than as a standalone concept, helping to specify the relationship between encouragement and other nouns.

Context and significance: The concept of encouragement is widely discussed in contexts such as education, psychology, workplace motivation, and interpersonal relations. The form rohkaisun is primarily a grammatical tool in Finnish to express “of encouragement” and is not a separate field of study. Its use can convey supportive intent, reinforce positive behavior, and frame actions or messages as encouragement rather than criticism.

See also: rohkaisu, rohkaiseminen, encouragement in Finnish linguistic usage.