ablatiivimuotoon

Ablatiivimuotoon is the Finnish term for the ablative case. The ablative case is a grammatical case that indicates separation, removal, origin, or instrument. In Finnish, the ablative case typically ends in -sta or -stä, depending on vowel harmony. It is often translated into English using prepositions such as "from," "out of," "since," or "by."

The ablative case is used in various contexts. For example, it can denote the place from which something is moved or comes, such as "talosta" (from the house). It also signifies the source or reason for something, as in "pelosta" (from fear). Furthermore, the ablative can express a period of time, like "vuodesta 1990" (since 1990). In some instances, it can also indicate the means or instrument by which an action is performed, though this function is less common and can overlap with other cases.

While Finnish is one of the few languages that still retains a distinct ablative case, its usage has evolved. In modern Finnish, the partitive case sometimes covers functions that were historically associated with the ablative. Nevertheless, the ablative remains an important grammatical feature, contributing to the nuanced expression of spatial, temporal, and causal relationships in the language.