lausesiseset

Lausesiseset is a term used in Finnish linguistics to refer to the set of clauses that are embedded inside a larger sentence. These subordinate clauses provide additional information and function as parts of the sentence, rather than as independent statements. They can serve as subjects, objects, modifiers, or adverbials of the main clause.

Subordinate clauses can be finite, has a fully inflected verb showing tense and person, or non-finite, using infinitives or participles. They are commonly categorized as relative clauses (which modify a noun), complement clauses (that complete a verb or adjective’s meaning, such as a statement or belief), and adverbial clauses (expressing time, reason, condition, modality, etc.). Examples in general linguistics include sentences like “I think that you are right” (complement clause), “the book that I read” (relative clause), and “If it rains, we will cancel” (adverbial clause). The precise markers for subordination vary by language, using conjunctions, complementizers, or relative pronouns.

In usage, lausesiseset can be nested within other clauses, creating multiple levels of embedding. They may attach to verbs, adjectives, or nouns, and their position can influence emphasis and information structure within the sentence. The concept of embedded subordinate clauses is widely used across languages to describe how complex sentences are built and how meaning is organized.

Notes and variations: the term lausesiseset appears in some Finnish grammars as a label for embedded clauses, but other grammars may use broader terms such as embedded clauses, subordinate clauses, or clause structure. The exact classification and terminology can differ between linguistic traditions.