kysymykseeni

kysymykseeni is a Finnish word that translates to "to my question" in English. It is the allative case of the word kysymys, which means "question." The allative case in Finnish indicates movement towards or destination. Therefore, kysymykseeni literally means "towards my question" or "into my question."

This phrase is often used in a conversational context when someone is about to ask a question or refer back to a question that has already been posed. For example, if someone has just answered a question and the original asker wants to elaborate or ask a follow-up, they might say "kysymykseeni" to signal that they are returning to the topic of their initial inquiry. It can also be used to preface a clarification or an expansion on a previous question.

The structure of the word is a combination of the noun "kysymys" (question) and the possessive suffix "-ni" (my), followed by the allative case ending "-een." This grammatical construction is typical of Finnish, which uses suffixes extensively to convey grammatical relationships. Understanding the case system and possessive suffixes is key to comprehending phrases like kysymykseeni.