Sisälauseke

Sisälauseke, or subordinate clause, is a grammatical construction that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence but depends on a main clause for its meaning. In Finnish grammar, subordinate clauses are typically introduced by subordinating conjunctions such as että (that), koska (because), jos (if), kun (when), or vaikka (even though). Unlike independent clauses (päälauseke), subordinate clauses do not express a complete thought on their own.

Subordinate clauses in Finnish often have specific word order rules, with the verb typically appearing in the final position. They can function as adverbial, adjectival, or nominal elements within a sentence. For example, in the sentence "Sanon sinulle, että tulen huomenna" (I tell you that I'm coming tomorrow), "tulen huomenna" is a subordinate clause introduced by että.

The use of subordinate clauses allows for complex sentence structures and the expression of relationships between different ideas, such as cause, time, condition, or purpose. Mastering subordinate clauses is essential for achieving fluency in Finnish, as they are frequently used in both spoken and written language.