puhelinnumerostaan

Puhelinnumerostaan is a Finnish word that translates to "about their phone number" or "from their phone number" in English. It is a possessive form of the word "puhelinnumero," which means "phone number." The ending "-staan" indicates that the phone number belongs to the subject of the sentence, referring back to them.

For example, in the sentence "Hän ei muistanut puhelinnumerostaan," the word "puhelinnumerostaan" signifies that the person did not remember their own phone number. The grammatical construction emphasizes ownership or association. This possessive form is common in Finnish grammar and is used with various nouns to indicate that something belongs to or relates to the subject of the discourse.

Understanding this grammatical nuance is important for comprehending Finnish sentences where personal information, such as contact details, is being discussed. The accurate use of such possessive forms ensures clarity and avoids ambiguity in communication. The word itself, "puhelinnumerostaan," is a direct and unambiguous way to refer to a person's phone number in a possessive context within the Finnish language.