konduktiivista

Konduktiivista is a term used in the field of linguistics to describe a type of clause or sentence structure that expresses a result or consequence. It is often used in languages that have a rich system of case marking, such as Finnish, Estonian, and some Slavic languages. In these languages, the konduktiivista clause typically follows the main clause and is introduced by a conjunction that indicates a result or consequence, such as "että" (that) or "jotta" (so that).

The konduktiivista clause is characterized by its dependency on the main clause, as it cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. It often expresses a logical or causal relationship with the main clause, indicating that the event or state described in the konduktiivista clause is a result of the event or state described in the main clause.

For example, in Finnish, the sentence "Menen kauppaan, että ostan leipää" (I go to the store so that I can buy bread) contains a konduktiivista clause. The main clause is "Menen kauppaan" (I go to the store), and the konduktiivista clause is "että ostan leipää" (so that I can buy bread). The konduktiivista clause expresses the result or consequence of going to the store, which is buying bread.

The konduktiivista clause is an important feature of many languages, as it allows speakers to express complex ideas and relationships between events or states in a concise and efficient manner. Its use can vary depending on the language and the specific context in which it is employed.