kysymyssanaa

Kysymyssanaa is a Finnish term that translates to "question word." These are words used to form questions. In Finnish, kysymyssana typically refers to interrogative words such as kuka (who), mikä (what), missä (where), milloin (when), miksi (why), miten (how), and kuinka (how). These words are crucial for seeking information and initiating conversational exchanges.

The function of a kysymyssana is to signal to the listener or reader that a question is being posed. They often appear at the beginning of a sentence in Finnish questions, although their position can sometimes vary for emphasis. For example, "Kuka tuli?" means "Who came?", and "Miksi hän lähti?" means "Why did he leave?". Understanding and correctly using these words is fundamental to constructing coherent and effective questions in the Finnish language. They are a basic building block of linguistic inquiry and communication.