elatiivsingulatiivvorm

Elatiivsingulatiivvorm refers to a specific grammatical case found in some languages, notably Finnish. It is a form of the elative case, which generally expresses movement out of, from, or separation from something, and is applied to a singular noun. The elative case in Finnish is typically marked by the suffix -sta or -stä. When this suffix is attached to a singular noun, it forms the elatiivsingulatiivvorm.

For example, in Finnish, the word "talo" means "house." The elative singular form would be "talosta," meaning "from the house." This form is used in sentences to indicate that something is coming out of or originating from a single house. The concept of elatiivsingulatiivvorm highlights how languages can combine case functions with number distinctions to create precise grammatical expressions. It is a crucial element for understanding the declension system of languages that feature it.