yksikkömuodolla

Yksikkömuodolla refers to the singular form of a noun in Finnish grammar. Finnish nouns inflect for case, number, and possession. The number distinction is primarily between singular and plural. The singular form is used when referring to one item or one instance of something. For example, in the sentence "Talo on suuri," (The house is large), "talo" is in its singular nominative form. When a noun is pluralized, it changes its ending to indicate more than one.

The concept of the singular form is fundamental to understanding Finnish declension. When learning Finnish, mastering the singular forms of nouns is the first step before moving on to plural forms and the various case endings that can be applied to both. Each noun has a base or dictionary form, which is typically its singular nominative. This base form is what you would find when looking up a word in a Finnish dictionary.

Understanding yksikkömuodolla is crucial for constructing grammatically correct Finnish sentences. It dictates agreement with other words in the sentence, such as adjectives and pronouns, which also often inflect for number. While Finnish has a rich system of grammatical cases, the distinction between singular and plural is a core element that applies across all these cases.