sukupolven

Sukupolven is the genitive singular form of the Finnish noun sukupolvi, which means generation. In Finnish, the genitive case is used to indicate possession, association, or a close relationship between nouns. The form sukupolven is created by adding the genitive suffix -en to sukupolvi.

The word is widely used in both everyday language and formal writing to denote ownership or relation to a particular generation. Common constructions include sukupolven arvot (the generation’s values), sukupolven identiteetti (the generation’s identity), and sukupolven aikana (during the generation). It is also found in discussions about intergenerational differences or changes, where the genitive marks the relation of the described noun to a specific generation.

In grammar, sukupolven functions similarly to other Finnish genitive forms: it anchors phrases that describe what belongs to or characterizes a generation. Because Finnish often expresses relationships through noun phrases rather than prepositional phrases, sukupolven is a versatile element in both descriptive and analytical texts about history, culture, and society.

Summary: sukupolven is the possessive/genitive form of sukupolvi, used to indicate that something belongs to or pertains to a generation, and appears in a wide range of contexts to discuss generational aspects.