adjektiivisuureita

Adjektiivisuureita, also known as adjectival quantifiers, are a type of quantifier used in Finnish to describe the quantity or amount of something. They are formed by combining an adjective with the suffix -sti, which indicates a degree or extent. Adjektiivisuureita are used to express how much or how little of something there is, and they can be used with both countable and uncountable nouns.

For example, the adjective "iso" (big) can be turned into an adjektiivisuureita by adding the suffix -sti, resulting in "isosti" (a lot, much). This can be used to describe the quantity of something, such as "isosti rahaa" (a lot of money) or "isosti ihmisiä" (a lot of people).

Adjektiivisuureita can also be used to express a lack of something, by using the negative form of the adjective. For example, "pieni" (small) becomes "pienesti" (a little), which can be used to describe a small amount, such as "pienesti rahaa" (a little money) or "pienesti ihmisiä" (a few people).

In addition to describing quantity, adjektiivisuureita can also be used to express the degree or extent of an action or state. For example, "nopea" (fast) becomes "nopeasti" (quickly), which can be used to describe the speed of an action, such as "nopeasti ajettiin" (they drove quickly).

Adjektiivisuureita are an important part of Finnish grammar and are used frequently in everyday speech and writing. They provide a flexible and precise way to express quantity, amount, and degree, and are an essential tool for communicating effectively in Finnish.