keskimääräistää

Keskimääräistä is the partitive case of the Finnish word "keskimääräinen," which translates to "average" or "mean" in English. The partitive case in Finnish is used to indicate an indefinite quantity, a part of something, or in situations where an action is ongoing or incomplete. Therefore, "keskimääräistä" often implies "some average," "an average amount," or is used in constructions where the concept of average is treated as a portion or a general measure.

This word is commonly found in statistical contexts and everyday language when referring to typical values. For instance, one might discuss "keskimääräistä elinikää" (average life expectancy) or "keskimääräistä palkkaa" (average salary). The partitive case here signifies that we are talking about a generalized or representative figure rather than a specific, definite value. It can also be used with verbs indicating consumption or experience, such as "hän nautti keskimääräistä enemmän unta" (he enjoyed more sleep than average). The grammatical function of the partitive case is crucial for understanding the precise meaning of "keskimääräistä" in different sentences.