sarjamuotoisesta

Sarjamuotoisesta is a Finnish grammatical term referring to the partitive case used in a serial construction. This specific grammatical structure is employed when a verb is followed by a series of direct objects or other elements that are in the partitive case. The partitive case in Finnish typically indicates that an action is ongoing, incomplete, or affects only a part of something. In sarjamuotoisesta constructions, this sense is extended to multiple items within a single verbal phrase.

For example, in the sentence "Ostin omenaa, päärynää ja banaania" (I bought apples, pears, and bananas), "omenaa", "päärynää", and "banaania" are all in the partitive case and form a serial object construction. The use of the partitive case here suggests the act of buying was not necessarily completed for each individual item in its entirety or that the quantity of each item purchased is indefinite.

This grammatical feature is a distinctive aspect of Finnish syntax and contributes to the language's ability to express nuanced meanings regarding definiteness and the completeness of an action. Understanding sarjamuotoisesta is crucial for accurate comprehension and production of Finnish sentences, particularly when dealing with lists of objects or complements. It highlights the flexibility and complexity of Finnish case usage.