nominaalin

Nominaalin is the genitive singular form of the Finnish noun nominaali. In Finnish, nominaali is used in technical language to denote concepts related to nouns (nominals) and to the face value of financial instruments. The genitive nominaalin appears in phrases such as nominaalin arvo (the nominal value) and nominaalin muoto (the nominal form), though more precise terms are often used in specialized subfields.

In linguistics, nominaali is used to refer to items that function as nouns or to noun phrases; nominaalin is the possessive form used within such phrases to indicate relation to the nominal. In everyday and academic Finnish, it can appear in discussions of grammar or terminology where nominal elements are the focus.

In economics and finance, nominaali commonly means nominal value or face value—the stated value printed on a currency, bond, or other financial instrument—distinct from its real value, which may be adjusted for inflation or purchasing power. The term is thus relevant in discussions of pricing, valuation, and accounting, where the nominal figure is contrasted with real or adjusted measures.

The term nominaali and its inflected forms, including nominaalin, are primarily encountered in Finnish-language sources. When translating or using English-language equivalents, translators typically use nominal or nominal value rather than direct cognates in Finnish. See also nominal, nominative, and nominaali for related concepts.