voimiaan

Voimiaan is a Finnish grammatical form rather than a standalone lexical item. It represents the third-person singular possessive construction attached to the plural partitive form voimia, yielding a phrase commonly translated as “his/her powers” or “his/her strength” in context. The form is used when the noun denotes power, strength, or force and the possessor is he, she, or it.

Formation and meaning

The stem voima means power or strength. In partitive plural, the form is voimia. When a third-person possessor is indicated, the suffix -an is added, producing voimiaan. The resulting expression functions as the object of a verb or a modifier of action, indicating that the subject possesses or employs that power.

Usage

Voimiaan occurs in sentences describing the use or possession of power. Examples include:

- Hän käytti voimiaan. (He used his powers/strength.)

- Valtio käytti voimiaan kriisin hillitsemiseksi. (The state used its powers to curb the crisis.)

- Urheilija käytti voimiaan voittaakseen kilpailun. (The athlete used his/her powers to win the competition.)

Notes

Voimiaan is a grammatical construction rather than a fixed dictionary entry. Its meaning depends on the verb and context, typically referring to physical strength, resources, or figurative power. It illustrates how Finnish combines the plural partitive form voimia with a third-person possessive suffix to express possession of powers in a concise, idiomatic way.

See also

Voima; Finnish grammar; Partitive case; Possessive suffixes.