Vastustuksesta

Vastustuksesta is the elative singular form of the Finnish noun vastustus, which means opposition or resistance. The form is used to indicate origin or basis of opposition, or to refer to opposition in a more general sense. In everyday Finnish, vastustuksesta often appears in constructions that mean “from opposition” or “in spite of opposition.”

Etymology and grammar: Vastustus comes from the verb vastustaa, “to oppose.” The suffix -sta/-stä marks the elative case in Finnish, commonly translated as “from” or “out of.” Thus vastustuksesta literally means “from opposition” and is used in phrases that discuss the source of opposition or frame a statement relative to it.

Usage and examples: The most common idiomatic use is vastustuksesta huolimatta, meaning “in spite of opposition.” Example: Rakennushanke sai luvan vastustuksesta huolimatta. This clause signals that the plan proceeded despite people or groups opposing it. Beyond this idiom, vastustuksesta can appear in political or social discourse to refer to opposition to proposals, policies, or actions, such as debate about reform or legislation, where the source or extent of opposition is pertinent.

Context and nuance: In general discourse, vastustuksesta is used to describe opposition as a factor in decision-making or public opinion. In technical or scientific contexts, Finnish typically prefers terms such as vastustus or vastustuskyky (resistance, immune capability), with different inflectional forms for precise meanings. Consequently, vastustuksesta is more common in journalistic, political, or everyday language than in specialized scientific writing.

See also: vastustus, vastustuskyky, vastustuskyvystä.