itsisestään

Itsisestään is a Finnish word that translates to "of itself" or "by itself." It is a reflexive pronoun that refers back to the subject of a sentence, indicating that the action is performed by the subject on itself, or that something exists or happens independently.

The word is formed from the pronoun "itse" (self) and the adessive case ending "-stään" which signifies origin or source. Thus, "itsisestään" literally means "from itself."

In Finnish grammar, itsisestään can be used in various contexts. For instance, in the sentence "Auto käynnistyi itsestään" (The car started by itself), "itsestään" indicates that the car started without external intervention. Similarly, "Hän piti siitä itsestään" (He liked it of himself) suggests an internal feeling or opinion. It can also imply autonomy or self-sufficiency, as in "Yritys pärjää itsestään" (The company manages on its own).

The usage of itsisestään is crucial for conveying nuances of action, origin, and independence in the Finnish language. It allows speakers to express that an event or state is not caused by an external agent but originates from within the subject itself. The word's grammatical function and semantic meaning contribute significantly to the precise expression of ideas in Finnish.