alistuslauseilla

Alistuslauseilla, meaning "subordinate clauses" in Finnish, refers to dependent clauses that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. They function as part of a larger sentence, providing additional information or context. These clauses are typically introduced by a subordinating conjunction such as 'että' (that), 'koska' (because), 'jos' (if), or 'kun' (when).

In Finnish grammar, alistuslauseilla can serve various grammatical roles. They can act as the object of a verb, expressing what is thought, said, or known. For example, "Uskon, että hän tulee" (I believe that he will come) contains an alistuslauseilla "että hän tulee" functioning as the object of the verb 'uskon'. They can also function as adverbial clauses, modifying the main verb by indicating time, cause, condition, or purpose. An example is "Menen ulos, kun aurinko laskee" (I will go out when the sun sets), where "kun aurinko laskee" is an adverbial alistuslauseilla indicating time.

Understanding alistuslauseilla is crucial for constructing complex and nuanced sentences in Finnish. They allow for a more detailed expression of relationships between ideas and contribute to the fluency and grammatical correctness of written and spoken Finnish. The presence of a subordinate conjunction is a key identifier, signaling that the clause is dependent on the main clause.