rakennuslauseissa

Rakennuslauseissa is a term found in some Finnish linguistic discussions that refers to a class of clauses focused on encoding constructional relations within a sentence. The term is formed from rakennus (construction, building) and lause (sentence), with the inessive plural form -issa indicating location or context. In this usage, rakennuslauseissa describe how meaning is built up through the structure of a sentence rather than through isolated words alone.

In the study of construction grammar and Finnish syntax, rakenuuslauseet (singular rakenuuslause) are described as clauses that contribute to the overall architectural meaning of a text. They often involve complex nominalizations, embedded clauses, and participial phrases that link participants, actions, and their roles. Such clauses may express sequential steps, conditions, purposes, or causal relationships within a constructional description. The emphasis is on how different parts of the clause work together to constitute a single coherent construction.

Usage and relevance vary by field. In academic linguistics and advanced Finnish grammar, rakenuuslauseet may be used to illustrate how Finnish builds meaning through layered structures. They are less common in everyday language but can appear in instructional texts, analytical writing, or discussions about how sentence architecture conveys information about processes, materials, or relationships in a construction or design context.

See also: construction grammar, Finnish syntax, complex sentence.