höyhenensä

Höyhenensä is a Finnish word that translates to "his feather" or "her feather" in English. The possessive suffix "-nsä" indicates possession by a third person, singular or plural. This suffix can be attached to various nouns in Finnish to denote ownership by "him," "her," "it," or "them."

For example, if one were discussing a bird, "höyhenensä" would refer to a feather belonging to that bird. The grammatical context would clarify whether the bird is male, female, or a group of birds. Finnish grammar does not distinguish gender for the possessor in this case, relying on the surrounding sentence structure for clarity.

The use of "-nsä" is a common and efficient way to express possession in Finnish, streamlining sentences that might otherwise require more words to convey the same meaning. It is a fundamental aspect of Finnish possessive constructions and is encountered frequently in everyday language, literature, and formal writing. Understanding this suffix is crucial for comprehending the nuances of Finnish ownership.