predikaattikonstruktio

Predikaattikonstruktio, a Finnish term, translates to "predicate construction" in English. It refers to a grammatical construction where a predicate is formed using a predicative complement. This complement can be a noun, adjective, or pronoun, and it describes or identifies the subject of the sentence. For example, in the sentence "Hän on opettaja" (He/She is a teacher), "opettaja" is the predicative complement that describes the subject "hän".

This construction is common in many languages, though the specific grammatical rules and forms may vary. In Finnish, the predicative complement agrees in case and number with the subject. The verb "olla" (to be) is frequently used in these constructions, but other verbs like "tulla" (to become) or "jäädä" (to remain) can also function in a similar manner, indicating a change of state or a persistent state. Understanding predikaattikonstruktio is crucial for comprehending sentence structure and meaning, especially in languages with rich inflectional systems like Finnish. It helps in identifying the relationship between the subject and its description or classification.