kymmenesosassa

kymmenesosassa is a Finnish word that translates to "in the tenth part" or "in one-tenth". It is a compound word formed from "kymmenes" meaning "tenth" and the inessive case ending "-ssa" which indicates location or inclusion within something. The word is used to express that something is contained within or divided into ten equal parts, or that an action or state occurs within a tenth portion of something.

For example, if a sentence stated "Hän oli kymmenesosassa talosta", it would mean "He was in one-tenth of the house", implying a small, specific portion. Similarly, "Tämä on kymmenesosassa tuloistasi" would translate to "This is one-tenth of your income", referring to a fractional amount. The word can also be used figuratively to denote a very small or insignificant part.

The concept of "kymmenesosassa" is fundamental in mathematics and everyday life, referring to fractions and proportions. It highlights the idea of division into equal parts and understanding relative quantities. In Finnish, the grammatical structure clearly defines the relationship between the noun and the concept of being within a tenth.