tutkimustensa

The Finnish word "tutkimustensa" is the genitive plural form of "tutkimus," which translates to "research" or "study." Therefore, "tutkimustensa" literally means "of their research" or "of his/her research," depending on the context. It is a possessive form indicating that the research belongs to a group of people, or a singular person whose gender is not specified.

This word is commonly used in academic and scientific writing in Finnish. For example, a sentence might read: "Tutkijat esittelivät tutkimustensa tulokset konferenssissa," meaning "The researchers presented the results of their research at the conference." In this instance, "tutkimustensa" clearly refers to the research conducted by the group of "tutkijat" (researchers).

The grammatical function of "tutkimustensa" is to show possession. It is a crucial element for constructing grammatically correct sentences that attribute research to its originators. The ending "-nsa" is a possessive suffix in Finnish that indicates third-person possession, whether singular or plural. When combined with the plural genitive form of "tutkimus," it creates this specific word. Understanding "tutkimustensa" is essential for comprehending Finnish texts that discuss academic endeavors and the findings derived from them.