relatiivilauskeilla
Relatiivilauskeilla, known in English as relative clauses, are a grammatical construction that modifies a noun or pronoun by providing additional information. They function much like adjectives, adding descriptive detail to the element they relate to. In Finnish, relatiivilauskeilla are formed using a relative pronoun that agrees in case and number with the noun it refers to, and the verb within the clause takes a specific form, often the past active participle or the past passive participle.
The most common relative pronoun in Finnish is "joka," which acts as a subject or object and
Relatiivilauskeilla can be essential or non-essential. Essential relative clauses are necessary to identify the noun they