nimensä

nimensä is a Finnish word that translates to "its name" or "his/her/its name" depending on the context. It is a possessive form of the word "nimi," which means "name." The "-nsä" suffix indicates a third-person possessive, meaning it refers to something belonging to "he," "she," or "it."

For example, in the sentence "Kissalla on nimensä," the word "nimensä" refers to the name of the cat. The sentence translates to "The cat has its name." If the sentence were about a person, such as "Lapsella on nimensä," it would mean "The child has his/her name."

The grammatical structure of Finnish often incorporates possessive suffixes directly onto nouns, which is why "nimensä" is formed by adding "-nsä" to "nimi." This is a common feature of Finnish grammar and helps to convey ownership or association efficiently.

The use of "nimensä" is widespread in everyday Finnish conversation and writing. It is essential for understanding sentences where possession of a name is being discussed, whether it be for people, animals, or even inanimate objects in metaphorical contexts. Its meaning is straightforward once the possessive suffix is understood.