Sanakirjamerkintä

Sanakirjamerkintä refers to an entry in a dictionary. It is a fundamental unit of a dictionary, providing information about a specific word or linguistic item. Typically, a sanakirjamerkintä includes the headword, which is the word being defined. Following the headword, there is usually pronunciation information, often in a phonetic transcription. The etymology of the word may also be presented, tracing its origin and historical development.

The core of a sanakirjamerkintä is its definition(s). A word can have multiple meanings, and a comprehensive dictionary entry will list these different senses, often numbered or otherwise distinguished. Each definition aims to explain the word's meaning clearly and concisely. Grammatical information is also a crucial component. This includes the part of speech (noun, verb, adjective, etc.), and for inflected languages like Finnish, information about declension or conjugation might be provided, either explicitly or through examples.

Furthermore, a sanakirjamerkintä often contains examples of the word's usage in sentences. These examples illustrate how the word functions in context and help the reader understand its nuances. Synonyms and antonyms may also be included to provide further clarification of the word's meaning and its relationship to other words. In specialized dictionaries, sanakirjamerkintä might also contain technical terms, abbreviations, or specific domain-related information. The structure and content of a sanakirjamerkintä can vary significantly depending on the type and purpose of the dictionary.