määrittelyllisiä

Määrittelyllisiä is a Finnish grammatical term referring to demonstrative pronouns and adjectives that specify or point to a particular entity or concept. These words serve to identify what is being discussed, distinguishing it from other possibilities. In Finnish, the primary demonstrative words are 'tämä' (this), 'tuo' (that), and 'se' (that/it). These can function both as pronouns, standing alone to represent a noun, or as adjectives, modifying a noun directly.

For example, 'tämä kirja' (this book) uses 'tämä' as an adjective to specify which book is being referred to. When used as a pronoun, 'tämä on hyvä' (this is good), 'tämä' stands in for a previously mentioned or understood noun. The demonstratives in Finnish decline according to case, number, and person, similar to other nouns and pronouns. Their grammatical function is crucial for clear communication, ensuring that the reference of a statement is unambiguous. They play a similar role to 'this', 'that', 'these', and 'those' in English. The use of different demonstratives, such as 'tämä' versus 'tuo', often depends on the proximity of the object or concept to the speaker or listener.