valinnansa

Valinnansa is a Finnish noun phrase meaning “one’s choice” or “the choice of a person.” It is formed from the noun valinta, “choice,” together with the third-person possessive suffix -nsä (often written as -nsä or -nsa, depending on vowel harmony). In standard Finnish, the common spelling of this construction is valintansa; valinnansa is generally considered a misspelling or nonstandard variant, though it may appear in some informal texts. The suffix indicates that the choice belongs to or was made by the subject of the sentence.

Grammatically, valintansa functions as a nominal phrase referencing a specific decision made by someone already identified in the discourse. It does not change form for person beyond the possessive suffix; the subject’s identity is usually given earlier in the sentence or in the surrounding text. The form is especially common in narrative and expository writing to avoid repetition of a subject.

Usage notes: valintansa is used when the writer or speaker wants to refer to that person’s decision without restating the name. It can refer to personal, professional, ethical, or other kinds of choices. The tone remains neutral and factual, suitable for journalism, philosophy, or everyday language.

See also: valinta (choice), valinnan (the genitive form), valinnanvapaus (freedom of choice), päätöksenteko (decision-making).