Valitsemasi

Valitsemasi is a Finnish attributive relative participle form derived from the verb valita, meaning to choose. It functions as a modifier that means “the one you chose” or “your chosen” and is used to refer to an object selected by the addressee. The form is common in everyday Finnish for creating compact noun phrases such as valitsemasi väri (the color you chose) or valitsemasi vaihtoehdot (the options you selected).

Formation and form. Valitsemasi is built from the stem valitse- plus the -ma participle suffix and the second-person possessive suffix -si, yielding valitsemasi. The whole participial phrase attaches to a noun and serves to specify which item is being talked about. The noun in the phrase bears the appropriate case and number, while valitsemasi itself marks possession and reference to the listener’s choice. Speakers can similarly form other person combinations, for example valitsemani for “my chosen” (from valita) when the speaker refers to their own selection.

Usage. The construction is a concise alternative to a full relative clause such as se, minkä sinä valitsit (the one that you chose). It is widely used in both written and spoken Finnish to link an attribute directly to the noun it describes. The phrase is particularly common in product descriptions, instructions, and personal communications where a specific beneficiary’s choice is being stated.

Examples. Valitsemasi väri on sininen. The color you chose is blue. Valitsemasi kirja löytyi pöydältä. The book you chose is on the table.

See also. Finnish participles, relative clauses, and possessive suffixes.