hyllyn

Hyllyn is the genitive singular form of the Finnish noun hylly, meaning shelf. It is a grammatical form used to express possession or association in noun phrases rather than a standalone word with its own meaning. For example, kirjahyllyn ovi means the bookshelf’s door, and hyllyn pinta means the surface of the shelf. In standard Finnish, the basic forms are hylly (nominative), hyllyn (genitive), and hyllyä (partitive). The genitive is formed by adding -n to the stem, yielding hyllyn.

The genitive hyllyn can function in phrases where a second noun denotes what belongs to or relates to the shelf, such as hyllyn väri (the color of the shelf). It also appears in compounds like kirjahylly (bookcase), where the genitive form kirjahyllyn ovi means the door of the bookcase. In such cases, the head noun often carries the main meaning, while the dependent noun reflects possession or association.

Notes: hyllyn by itself has limited semantic content beyond its grammatical role. When capitalized as Hyllyn, the term may appear as a proper name, such as a surname or place name, but this usage is context-dependent and not standard Finnish vocabulary.

This article provides a concise overview of the form used in Finnish grammar. For deeper study, consult a Finnish morphology reference or grammar.