Sivulauseyhteys
Sivulauseyhteys refers to the grammatical relationship between a main clause and a subordinate clause in Finnish. A subordinate clause, often called a sivulause, depends on the main clause for its full meaning. This dependency is established through specific conjunctions or relative pronouns that introduce the subordinate clause and signal its function within the sentence. These conjunctions can indicate various logical relationships, such as cause, purpose, condition, or time.
Finnish subordinate clauses can be formed in several ways. One common method is using conjunctions like että
Another way to form subordinate clauses is through relative clauses, introduced by relative pronouns such as