Torjumisesta

Torjumisesta is the elative form of the Finnish noun torjuminen, which denotes the act of rejecting or the state of being rejected. In Finnish grammar, torjuminen is derived from the verb torjua (to reject). The elative suffix -sta/-stä marks source, origin, or a topic of discussion, so torjumisesta is used to express “about the rejection” or “from the rejection” depending on context.

Usage and contexts: Torjumisesta commonly appears in formal writing, such as academic articles, analyses of decisions, or journalistic discussions, when the subject is rejection, a rejected proposal, or the consequences of rejection. It often accompanies verbs of discussion, analysis, or justification. For example: “Tutkimus käsittelee torjumisesta ja sen vaikutuksista päätöksentekoprosesseihin.” “Keskustelussa viitattiin torjumisesta saatuun kritiikkiin.” “Artikkelin otsikossa on viittaus torjumisesta.”

Relation to other forms: Torjumisesta is a case form related to torjuminen, the noun that names the act of rejecting. Related forms include torjuminen (nominative), torjumista (partitive), and torjumisen (genitive). The illative form would be torjumiseen, used to indicate movement into or engagement with the concept in discourse.

Etymology and overview: The word stems from the verb torjua, meaning to reject or veto. Torjuminen as a noun expresses the act itself, while torjumisesta situates that act within a broader sentence, topic, or source. See also torjuminen, torjua, and related terms dealing with rejection and decision-making.