jaItsenäisen

The term "itsenäisen" is the genitive singular form of the Finnish word "itsenäinen," which translates to "independent" or "autonomous" in English. In Finnish grammar, the genitive case is used to indicate possession, origin, or to modify another noun, often translating to "of the independent" or "independent's" in English.

When encountered in a sentence, "itsenäisen" would typically describe something belonging to or related to something that is independent. For example, one might see "itsenäisen valtion" meaning "of the independent state" or "an independent state's." The word itself signifies a state of self-governance, freedom from external control, or a lack of dependence on others. This concept can apply to individuals, organizations, or nations. The grammatical form "itsenäisen" specifically signals this relationship in a possessive or descriptive context. Its usage is fundamental to understanding Finnish sentence structure and the nuances of grammatical case.