yrittävänsä

Yrittäjänsä is a Finnish possessive suffix that indicates possession by a third-person plural subject. It is formed by combining the noun with the possessive suffix -nsä. For example, "kirja" (book) becomes "kirjansa" (his/her/their book) when it belongs to a third-person singular or plural subject. The suffix -nsä is a contraction of the older suffix -ntä. It is important to note that the possessive suffix -nsä is used for both singular and plural third-person possessors.

The use of yrittäjänsä can sometimes lead to ambiguity, as it does not specify whether the possessor is singular or plural. However, context usually clarifies the intended meaning. For instance, if the preceding sentence refers to multiple people, "yrittäjänsä" will be understood as referring to their collective possession. This grammatical feature is common in many Finno-Ugric languages, where possessive suffixes are attached directly to the possessed noun. Understanding the nuances of these suffixes is crucial for accurate comprehension of Finnish grammar.