ltämerkitys
Ltämerkitys is a Finnish linguistic concept that refers to the phenomenon where the grammatical case of a word changes its meaning, particularly in relation to possessive constructions or descriptive attributes. It is most commonly observed with the genitive case, where the addition of a possessive suffix can alter the semantic interpretation of the noun phrase. For example, a simple genitive might indicate ownership, while the same noun with a possessive suffix could denote a part of a whole or a characteristic. This distinction is crucial for understanding nuanced meanings in Finnish.
The concept is not limited to the genitive case and can also appear with other case endings,