äitinne
äitinne is a Finnish noun form meaning “your (plural or polite) mother.” It combines the word for mother, äiti, with the second-person possessive suffix -nne. The form is used when referring to the mother of the people being addressed in a formal or plural context.
Grammatical notes: In Finnish, possessive suffixes attach to the possessed noun. Äitinne signals that the mother
Usage and style: äitinne is more common in formal speech, official writing, or when addressing several people.
- Äitinne soittaa. (Your mother is calling.)
- Olen kuullut, että äitinne voi hyvin. (I have heard that your mother is well.)