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Finnish Grammar - Adjectives

Hi Finnish learners! In today's lesson, we will be discussing adjectives in the Finnish language. Adjectives are an important part of any language, and they can help you express yourself more accurately and precisely. We will look at how to form adjectives, how to use them in sentences, and some common examples. By the end of this lesson, you should have a good grasp of Finnish adjectives.

Forming Adjectives

Forming adjectives in Finnish is relatively straightforward. Most adjectives are formed by adding the suffix -inen to the stem of the word. For example, the word "kaunis" (beautiful) becomes "kauniinen" (beautiful). There are some exceptions to this rule, however, so it is important to learn the specific forms of each adjective.

Adjective Endings

Adjectives in Finnish can also take different endings depending on the gender and number of the noun they are describing. For example, the word "kauniinen" (beautiful) would become "kauniista" when describing a female noun, and "kauniita" when describing a plural noun.

Using Adjectives

Adjectives in Finnish are usually placed after the noun they are describing. For example, the sentence "The beautiful girl" would be "Tyttö kauniina" in Finnish. Adjectives can also be used to compare two or more things. For example, the sentence "The girl is more beautiful than the boy" would be "Tyttö on kauniimpi kuin poika" in Finnish.

Common Examples

Here are some common examples of adjectives in Finnish:

• Kiva (nice)
• Ihana (wonderful)
• Hyvä (good)
• Paha (bad)
• Suuri (big)
• Pikku (small)
• Uusi (new)
• Vanha (old)

Now that you know the basics of Finnish adjectives, you can start using them in your own sentences. With practice, you will soon be able to express yourself more accurately and precisely in Finnish. Please feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎