todellisesta

Todellisesta is a Finnish word form that functions as the elative singular of the adjective todellinen, meaning real, true, or genuine. The adjective todellinen is used to describe authenticity, factual accuracy, or sincerity, as in phrases such as todellinen tarina (a real story) or todellinen tapahtuma (a real event). Todellisesta, therefore, is the form that appears when the noun it modifies is in the elative case.

In Finnish grammar, adjectives decline to agree with nouns in case and number. Todellinen can take the elative singular ending todellisesta, as in examples like todellisesta syystä (for a real/true reason) or todellisesta maailmasta (from the real world). This form is common in both everyday speech and written Finnish, especially in contexts that emphasize origin, source, cause, or authenticity.

Related words include todellisuus (reality), todelliset (plural nominative), and the adverb todellisesti (truly, really). The nuance of todellinen and its inflected forms centers on authenticity or genuineness rather than mere factuality; context can also convey existential or moral connotations.

Notes for learners: todellisesta is not a standalone lexical item in English, but an inflected form of a Finnish adjective. When using todellisesta, the surrounding noun must be in the elative case to maintain grammatical agreement and convey the intended meaning.