Suosikkia

Suosikkia is the partitive singular form of the Finnish noun suosikki, which means “favorite” or “preferred item.” In Finnish, the partitive case is used in several constructions to indicate an indefinite quantity, a direct object after certain verbs, or with numerals, and suosikkia appears in those contexts.

Meaning and usage

The term refers to something that is favored or selected from among options. In everyday language, suosikki is used for a single favorite, while suosikki can appear in the partitive form suosikkia when the reference is to a non-specified amount or when required by grammar. Common constructions include indicating multiple favorites or framing a favorite item within a statement.

Examples

- Minulla on kaksi suosikkia. (I have two favorites.)

- Mikä on sinun suosikkisi? (What is your favorite?)

- Tämä on yksi suosikkini. (This is one of my favorites.)

Grammar notes

- Singular nominative: suosikki

- Singular genitive: suosikin

- Singular partitive: suosikkia

- Plural nominative: suosikit

- Plural genitive: suosikkien

Related terms

The root word suosikki relates to the broader concept of preference and popularity in Finnish, and is closely linked to the adjective and noun forms that express liking, favorites, and rankings.