täydennettysana

A täydennettysana is a Finnish term that translates to "complementary word" or "filler word" in English. It refers to a word or phrase that is added to a sentence to complete its meaning, often without adding significant new information. These words can serve various grammatical or semantic functions.

In Finnish grammar, täydennettysana can be used to fill a grammatical slot that requires a noun, pronoun, or adjective, but where the primary meaning is conveyed by another part of the sentence. For example, in a sentence like "Hän on hyvä" (He is good), "hyvä" is the adjective describing him. However, in some constructions, a word might be added to complete a more complex thought or to maintain grammatical structure.

Semantically, täydennettysana can also refer to words that, while grammatically correct, are largely redundant or could be omitted without losing the core message. This might occur in colloquial speech or in certain stylistic choices. The exact nature of a täydennettysana can depend on the context and the specific grammatical construction. It's a concept that highlights how words can function not just to convey new information, but also to structure and complete sentences in Finnish.