originaalin
Originaalin is the genitive singular form of the Finnish noun originaali, meaning “of the original.” It is used to express possession or association with the original item or source in contexts such as art, manuscripts, literature, or archival materials. Examples include “originaalin sijainti museossa” (the location of the original in the museum) and “originaalin väri” (the color of the original).
Etymology and form: originaali is a loanword in Finnish, likely derived from Swedish original or from the
Usage and context: The term is common in museums, archives, publishing, and legal or provenance contexts to
Limitations and variants: While originaali and originaalin are standard in Finnish, speakers may prefer “alkuperäinen” in