elatiivimuodoilla

Elatiivimuodoilla refers to a grammatical concept primarily found in Finnish and related Finno-Ugric languages. It describes a specific case ending, the elative case, when it is used in its plural form. The elative case generally indicates movement out of, from within, or origin from a place or abstract concept. When elatiivimuodoilla is used, it signifies that multiple items, beings, or abstract entities are originating from, moving out of, or being derived from a particular source.

For example, in Finnish, the elative singular ending is typically -sta/-stä, while the elative plural takes the ending -ista/-isä. So, "talosta" (from the house, singular) contrasts with "taloista" (from the houses, plural). The term elatiivimuodoilla directly translates to "in elative forms" (plural). This pluralization applies to the noun itself, indicating that the source from which something is moving or originating is itself plural. Understanding elatiivimuodoilla is crucial for grasping the nuances of spatial and origin-based relationships expressed in these languages, particularly when referring to multiple sources.