illatiivikeskeisissä

illatiivikeskeisissä is a Finnish grammatical term referring to a focus on or a particular emphasis on the illative case. The illative case in Finnish is a locative case that indicates movement into, within, or towards a place or abstract concept. It typically answers the question "mihin?" (where to?).

The illative case is marked by the suffix -hVn, where V represents a vowel that harmonizes with the preceding vowel in the word. For example, in the word "talo" (house), the illative form is "taloon" (into the house). In abstract contexts, it can signify a transition into a state or activity, such as "hulluuteen" (into madness).

When a discussion or analysis is described as illatiivikeskeisissä, it means that the illative case and its various uses, meanings, and grammatical functions are central to the topic at hand. This might involve studying the historical development of the illative, comparing its usage across different dialects of Finnish, or analyzing how it functions in specific literary or spoken contexts. The term suggests that the illative case is not just a minor point of grammar but a significant element being explored or utilized. It implies a deep dive into the nuances and implications of this particular case ending.