Silmänsä

Silmänsä is a Finnish word that translates to "his/her/its eyes" or "their eyes." It is the third-person possessive form of the word "silmä," which means "eye." The ending "-nsä" indicates possession by a third person, whether singular or plural. Therefore, "silmänsä" can refer to the eyes belonging to one person (he, she, it) or multiple people (they).

In Finnish grammar, possessive suffixes are commonly attached to nouns to indicate ownership or belonging. The "-nsä" suffix is one of the most frequently used, conveying a third-person possessive meaning. Context is crucial in determining whether "silmänsä" refers to singular or plural possession. For example, in the sentence "Hän avasi silmänsä" (He/She opened his/her eyes), "silmänsä" refers to the eyes of a single person. Conversely, in "He avasivat silmänsä" (They opened their eyes), "silmänsä" refers to the eyes of multiple people.

The word "silmänsä" is a fundamental part of Finnish vocabulary and is used in everyday conversation and writing. Its versatility allows for concise expression of possession without the need for separate possessive pronouns in many contexts. Understanding the function of the "-nsä" suffix is key to comprehending Finnish possessive structures.