Venäläisen

Venäläisen is a Finnish word that translates to "Russian" in English. It can be used as an adjective to describe something related to Russia or its people, such as "venäläinen kulttuuri" (Russian culture) or "venäläinen kirjailija" (Russian writer). It can also function as a noun, referring to a Russian person. For example, "Hän on venäläinen" means "He/She is Russian."

The word is derived from the name of the country, Venäjä (Russia). When used as an adjective, it typically precedes the noun it modifies. The grammatical form of "venäläinen" can change depending on the case and number of the noun it refers to. For instance, in the plural, it would be "venäläiset" (Russians or Russian things).

In linguistic contexts, "venäläinen" is an example of a national adjective, indicating origin or nationality. Its usage in Finnish is straightforward and follows standard grammatical rules. The word is commonly encountered in discussions about geography, history, culture, and international relations involving Russia. It is a fundamental term for anyone learning the Finnish language or engaging with Finnish discourse about Russia.