omistussanana

Omistussanana is a Finnish term that translates to "possessive word" or "genitive word." It refers to a word that indicates possession, typically by using a genitive case ending. In Finnish grammar, the genitive case is one of the most common and important cases, used to express ownership, belonging, or a relationship between two nouns. For example, in the sentence "koiran talo" (the dog's house), "koiran" is the omistussanana, indicating that the house belongs to the dog. The genitive ending varies depending on the declension class of the noun. Understanding the function and usage of omistussanana is crucial for comprehending Finnish sentence structure and expressing possessive relationships accurately. It plays a significant role in distinguishing between different grammatical roles of nouns within a sentence.