adjektiivisuffixin

Adjektiivisuffixin is a Finnish grammatical term referring to a suffix that modifies a word to form an adjective. The term stems from the Finnish words “adjektiivi” (adjective) and “suffiikki” (suffix), and the genitive noun form “a‑suffixin” indicating possession. Adjektiivisuffixit are used to create descriptive words that relate to nouns or other adjectives, often indicating qualities, characteristics, or relationships. In Finnish, these suffixes are very productive and can be attached to a wide range of bases, including nouns, verbs, and other adjective stems. Common examples include –inen, which transforms a noun into an adjective meaning “pertaining to” or “made of,” such as puinen (made of wood) from puu (wood), or –inen in the form of taloudellinen (economic) from talous (economy). Other notable suffixes are –inen, –inen, –inen, and –inen, each with specific semantic nuances: –inen often marks participial forms, –inen can denote spatial or relational attributes, and –inen can express infinitive-like qualities. The use of adjektiivisuffixit is essential for morphological flexibility in Finnish, enabling precise adjectival constructions without the need for separate lexical items.