mielipiteenne

Mielipiteenne is a Finnish noun phrase meaning “your opinion” when addressing two or more people, or one person in a formal register. It is formed by the noun mielipide (opinion) combined with the second-person possessive suffix -nne.

Grammar and usage notes: The suffix -nne marks possession by “you” in the plural or in polite singular form. Mielipiteenne is typically used in formal written and spoken Finnish, such as public statements, surveys, or official correspondence. It contrasts with mielipiteesi, the informal singular form meaning “your opinion” addressed to one person in casual speech.

Common contexts: Mielipiteenne appears in questionnaires and public consultations, government or organizational communications, and media requests for input. Examples include: “Kerro mielipiteenne tästä ehdotuksesta.” (“Please share your opinion on this proposal.”) or “Olemme keränneet mielipiteenne hakemuksesta.” (“We have collected your opinions from the application.”)

Relation to other forms: Finnish expresses different second-person possessives with separate suffixes. Mielipiteenne is appropriate for groups or formal address; mielipiteesi is used for informal singular address. Other related forms include subject- and object-related possessive varieties formed with the same suffix pattern.

Translations and nuance: In English, mielipiteenne is typically rendered as “your opinion.” The choice between formal and informal second-person forms in Finnish hinges on social context, and mielipiteenne signals courtesy or official tone in communication.