äänestystään

Äänestystään is a Finnish word that translates to "his/her/its vote" or "their vote" in English. It is the possessive form of the noun "äänestys," which means "voting" or "election." The suffix "-än" indicates the third-person possessive, meaning the vote belongs to someone or something.

The word is used in various contexts related to political elections, polls, or any situation where individuals cast a vote. For instance, one might say "Hän on antanut äänestystään" which translates to "He/She has cast his/her vote." Similarly, "Mitä mieltä olet äänestystään?" means "What do you think about his/her/its/their vote?"

Understanding the grammatical structure of Finnish is key to comprehending words like äänestystään. The base word "äänestys" is derived from the verb "äänestää," meaning "to vote." The possessive suffix is added to this noun to specify ownership of the vote. The specific pronoun it refers to (he, she, it, or they) is usually determined by the surrounding context of the sentence. Finnish grammar often relies on context rather than explicit pronouns to convey meaning, making words like äänestystään efficient in their construction.