Veljensä

Veljensä is a Finnish word that translates to "his brother" or "her brother" in English. It is a possessive form of the word "veli," which means "brother." The "-nsä" ending indicates a third-person possessive, meaning the brother belongs to someone else who is being referred to in the third person. For example, "Hän tapasi veljensä" means "He met his brother" or "She met her brother." The specific gender of the possessor is not indicated by the word "veljensä" itself but must be inferred from the context of the sentence or surrounding text.

The word "veljensä" is commonly used in everyday Finnish conversation and literature. It is a straightforward grammatical construction that allows for clear and concise expression of familial relationships. Understanding this possessive form is crucial for comprehending Finnish sentences that involve siblings. Similar possessive endings exist in Finnish for other family members and objects, demonstrating a systematic approach to indicating ownership or relation. The precise meaning can also be influenced by the context, such as whether the brother is older or younger, though the word "veljensä" itself does not differentiate this.