tehtävänsinsä

Tehtävänsä is a Finnish word that translates to "his/her/its task" or "his/her/its duty" in English. It is a possessive form of the word "tehtävä," which means "task," "mission," "duty," or "job." The possessive suffix "-nsä" indicates that the task belongs to a third person, singular or plural. Therefore, "tehtävänsä" refers to a task that a person or entity is responsible for or assigned to.

The word is commonly used in various contexts, from everyday conversations to more formal settings. For example, in a work environment, an employee might be discussing their "tehtävänsä" with a supervisor, meaning their assigned responsibilities. In a broader sense, "tehtävänsä" can also refer to a person's life purpose or the role they play in society. The specific meaning of "tehtävänsä" is usually clear from the surrounding context.

The grammatical structure of "tehtävänsä" is a noun ("tehtävä") followed by a possessive suffix ("-nsä"). This suffix is common in Finnish and is used to indicate possession for third-person subjects. For example, "kirjansa" means "his/her/its book," and "talonsa" means "his/her/its house." The use of this suffix makes the language more concise and avoids the need for separate possessive pronouns in many cases. Understanding "tehtävänsä" is essential for comprehending Finnish sentences that involve possession and responsibility.