lisäite
Lisäite is a term used in Finnish linguistics to describe a clause that adds supplementary information to a sentence. It is sometimes described as a supplement clause or comment clause. The primary function of a lisäite is to comment on, clarify, or add an aside to the content of the main clause, without being essential to its truth conditions.
Position and form: Lisäite may occur after the main clause or attached to a noun phrase. It
Introduction and markers: In Finnish, lisäite can be introduced by subordinating conjunctions, by relative pronouns, or
Relationship to other constructions: Lisäite is related to appositive constructions and to parenthetical clauses in many