kuudetta

Kuudetta is a Finnish word that translates to "sixth" in English when referring to the ordinal number. It is the partitive case of the cardinal number kuusi, which means six. The partitive case in Finnish is used in various grammatical contexts, including to indicate an indefinite quantity or a part of something, and also after certain prepositions and verbs. In the context of "sixth," kuudetta specifically denotes the position or order in a sequence. For instance, one might refer to the "sixth day" as kuudetta päivä or the "sixth time" as kuudetta kertaa. The usage of the partitive case for ordinal numbers like kuudetta is a characteristic feature of Finnish grammar. It distinguishes Finnish from languages where the ordinal number might take a different form or remain unchanged in certain contexts. Understanding the grammatical function of cases like the partitive is essential for comprehending Finnish sentence structure and meaning.