ettäkonjunktiolla

ettäkonjunktiolla refers to the use of the Finnish conjunction 'että' to introduce a subordinate clause. 'Että' is a very common conjunction in Finnish and serves a variety of functions, but when it introduces a subordinate clause, it typically expresses a purpose, a result, or a reported thought or statement.

For example, in the sentence "Hän juoksi nopeasti, että hän ehtisi bussiin" (He ran quickly so that he would catch the bus), 'että' introduces a purpose clause. In "Satoi niin kovaa, että kadut olivat tulvillaan" (It rained so hard that the streets were flooded), 'että' introduces a result clause. When reporting speech or thought, 'että' functions similarly to 'that' in English, as in "Hän sanoi, että hän oli väsynyt" (He said that he was tired).

The verb in an 'että' clause often takes a tense and mood that is determined by the context of the main clause and the meaning being conveyed. Understanding the nuances of 'ettäkonjunktiolla' is crucial for comprehending and constructing grammatically correct and meaningful Finnish sentences. It is a fundamental element of Finnish syntax and a key to expressing complex ideas. The flexibility of 'että' allows for a wide range of subordinate clause constructions.