ingpäätteen

The Finnish suffix -päätteen is a possessive suffix used to indicate belonging or possession, similar to 's in English. It is attached to the end of a noun and modifies its form to show that something belongs to that noun. The suffix has several variations depending on the preceding vowel and the case of the noun.

For example, if a noun ends in a front vowel such as 'ä' or 'ö', the suffix might appear as '-päätteen'. If the noun ends in a back vowel like 'a' or 'o', the suffix would likely be -päätteen. The specific form also depends on whether the noun is in the nominative, genitive, or other case.

The use of -päätteen is a common feature of Finnish grammar and is essential for expressing possession clearly. It allows speakers to connect one noun to another, indicating a relationship of ownership or association. Mastering the correct application of this suffix is a key step in learning to speak and write Finnish fluently. Its presence distinguishes Finnish from languages that use prepositions or separate possessive pronouns to convey similar meanings.