lukosta

Lukosta is a Finnish linguistic term referring to the elative case form of the noun lukko, meaning “from the lock.” It is not a separate concept or entity in its own right, but rather a grammatical inflection used to express origin or source associated with a lock.

Etymology and form: The word is built from lukko (lock) plus the elative suffix -sta. In Finnish, -sta marks origin or source in a range of constructions, and lukosta specifically signals “from the lock” in contexts involving a locking mechanism or container.

Usage: Lukosta may appear in descriptive or narrative language to indicate something arising from or located at a lock. Examples include phrases such as “Lukosta kuului koputus” (There was a knock from the lock) or “Lukosta löytyi avain” (A key was found from the lock). While grammatically valid, such usage tends to occur more often in storytelling or idiomatic expressions rather than everyday speech, since wider context often makes the meaning clear without relying on this specific form.

Relation to related terms: The base noun lukko refers to a lock or locking mechanism. Lukosta is one of many case forms that can accompany lukko to convey different relations, reflecting Finnish’s rich inflectional system. In broader grammar, the elative case is used with a wide range of nouns to denote origin or source.

See also: lukko; Finnish grammar; elative case.