sanamuodoin

Sanamuodoin is a Finnish grammatical form of the noun sanamuoto, meaning “word form.” The base term sanamuoto denotes any morphological shape a word can take according to its grammatical role, such as tense, case, number, or mood. In Finnish grammars, sanamuodoin refers to the specific inflected form of sanamuoto used when discussing word forms collectively or in a linguistic context.

The function of sanamuodoin is not to introduce a separate lexical meaning. Instead, it serves as an example of how a noun can be inflected in Finnish, illustrating the broader concept of word formation (morphology). In scholarly writing, sanamuodoin is part of methodological discussions about how Finnish grammar catalogs and analyzes the various forms a word may take.

Usage and scope are mainly technical. You will encounter sanamuodoin in grammar textbooks, linguistic papers, and Finnish-language corpora or dictionaries that describe inflectional patterns. It is uncommon in everyday speech, where speakers typically use the base noun sanamuoto or more common inflected forms such as sanamuotot or sanamuodon depending on the grammatical context.

Relation to related terms: sanamuoto is the singular form meaning “word form,” while sanamuodot (plural) refers to multiple word forms. Other related concepts include taivutusmuodot (inflectional forms) and morfologia (morphology). See also Finnish grammar sections that discuss word formation and inflection.