Terävästä

Terävästä is a Finnish word that translates to "sharp" or "pointed" in English. It is the partitive plural form of the adjective "terävä". This grammatical case is often used to indicate an indefinite quantity or a part of something. For example, one might say "näin terävästä veitsestä" which means "I saw some sharp knives". The word "terävä" itself can be applied to a variety of contexts, not just physical objects. It can describe a sharp intellect, a keen mind, or a piercing sound. Figuratively, it can also refer to something that is intense or severe. The use of the partitive case "terävästä" suggests a reference to multiple sharp items or qualities in an indefinite manner, or as a part of a larger, unspecified group of sharp things. Understanding the grammatical function of the partitive case is key to accurately interpreting sentences containing "terävästä". Its meaning is inherently tied to the grammatical structure of the Finnish language.