isinpäätteisen

The Finnish adjective "isinpäätteisen" translates to "paternal" or "related to the father" in English. It is the genitive singular form of the adjective "isinpäätteinen". This grammatical form indicates possession or a relationship to the father. For example, "lapsen isinpäätteisen perimän" would mean "the child's paternal inheritance," referring to traits or possessions passed down from the father's side.

The adjective is derived from "isä," meaning "father," and the suffix "-päätteinen," which denotes something that is characterized by or ends with something. Therefore, "isinpäätteinen" literally means something that is characterized by or originates from the father. It is commonly used in contexts discussing lineage, inheritance, or characteristics passed down through the paternal line.

In a broader sense, "isinpäätteisen" can be used to describe any aspect that is distinctly connected to the father. This could include aspects of personality, traditions, or even physical attributes. The genitive form "isinpäätteisen" is crucial for constructing grammatically correct sentences in Finnish when indicating this paternal connection in relation to another noun.