nieltä

nieltä is a Finnish word that translates to "of the tongue" or "tongue's" in English. It is the genitive case of the word "kieli," which means "tongue" or "language." This grammatical form is used in Finnish to indicate possession or belonging. For example, one might say "kielen merkitys" which means "the meaning of the tongue" or "the tongue's meaning."

The genitive case in Finnish is a fundamental aspect of its grammar, used to show relationships between nouns. "nieltä" specifically denotes that something belongs to or is associated with the tongue itself, or by extension, a language. This can refer to the physical organ of the tongue or to the abstract concept of a spoken or written language. Understanding the genitive case is crucial for comprehending Finnish sentence structure and conveying possession or origin accurately. The use of "nieltä" is a common occurrence in everyday Finnish conversation and written text.