syystä

syystä is a Finnish noun form of syy meaning reason or cause. In everyday use it appears in phrases that indicate cause or justification, most commonly translated as “for some reason” or “for this reason.” The form syystä is the elative singular of syy, and it is used after certain determiners or pronouns (for example jostakin syystä, tästä syystä).

Common usage and meaning

- For some reason: Jostakin syystä ohjelma ei käynnisty. This expression signals an unexplained or unexpected cause.

- For this reason: Tästä syystä haluamme tehdä muutoksia. This usage links a stated reason to a subsequent conclusion or action.

- It is typical in formal or written Finnish to use syystä rather than more colloquial alternatives like syyn vuoksi, although both convey causation.

Relationships and related forms

- The base noun is syy (reason, cause). Other grammatical forms include syyn (genitive), syystä (elative), and various plural forms such as syyt (reasons).

- Synonyms or near equivalents in usage include syyn vuoksi and tämän vuoksi, though these alternatives have slightly different grammatical constructions.

Note on style and register

- Syystä tends to occur in written, formal, or explanatory contexts, such as reporting, analysis, or official communication. In everyday speech, speakers may opt for more direct phrases like koska tai siksi, depending on the sentence.

See also

- Syy (reason), Syyt (reasons), Tämän vuoksi (for this reason).