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Welcome to a fascinating exploration of '''Finnish Cases'''! In this lesson, we will dive into one of the most intriguing aspects of the Finnish language. Finnish is renowned for its rich case system, which can initially seem overwhelming, but fear not! By the end of this session, you'll have a solid grasp of how cases work and how to use them effectively in your own sentences.
=== Importance of Finnish Cases ===
Finnish cases are essential because they show the grammatical function of nouns, pronouns, and adjectives within a sentence. Unlike English, which relies heavily on word order to convey meaning, Finnish uses cases to indicate the role of a word. Understanding cases is crucial for forming correct sentences and making your Finnish sound natural.
=== Lesson Outline ===
1. '''Introduction to Finnish Cases'''
2. '''The Different Cases'''
* Nominative
* Genitive


<div class="pg_page_title">Finnish Grammar → Intermediate Finnish → Finnish Cases</div>
* Accusative
 
* Partitive
 
* Inessive
 
* Elative
 
* Illative
 
* Adessive
 
* Ablative
 
* Allative
 
* Essive
 
* Translative
 
3. '''Examples of Each Case'''
 
4. '''Practice Exercises'''
 
5. '''Conclusion'''


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As a Finnish language teacher with over 20 years of experience, I understand the struggles of learning the various cases in Finnish. But fear not, as with any language learning, practice makes perfect. In this lesson, we will explore the different Finnish cases and how to use them correctly.
=== Introduction to Finnish Cases ===
 
Finnish cases can be likened to the different hats a noun can wear. Each hat (case) gives the noun a specific role and meaning in the sentence. By learning the cases, you will not only expand your vocabulary but also enhance your ability to communicate effectively in Finnish.
 
=== The Different Cases ===
 
Now, let’s explore the different Finnish cases in detail.
 
==== Nominative ====
 
The nominative case is used for the subject of a sentence. It is the base form of the noun.
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Finnish !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| koira || /ˈkoi̯rɑ/ || dog
 
|-
 
| kissa || /ˈkissɑ/ || cat
 
|-
 
| auto || /ˈɑuto/ || car
 
|-
 
| talo || /ˈtɑlo/ || house
 
|-
 
| puu || /ˈpuu/ || tree
 
|}
 
==== Genitive ====
 
The genitive case indicates possession. It often translates to "of" in English.
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Finnish !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| koiran || /ˈkoi̯rɑn/ || of the dog
 
|-
 
| kissan || /ˈkissɑn/ || of the cat
 
|-
 
| auton || /ˈɑuton/ || of the car
 
|-
 
| talon || /ˈtɑlon/ || of the house
 
|-
 
| puun || /ˈpuun/ || of the tree
 
|}
 
==== Accusative ====
 
The accusative case is used for the direct object of a sentence.
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Finnish !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| koiran || /ˈkoi̯rɑn/ || (a/the) dog
 
|-
 
| kissan || /ˈkissɑn/ || (a/the) cat
 
|-
 
| auton || /ˈɑuton/ || (a/the) car
 
|-
 
| talon || /ˈtɑlon/ || (a/the) house
 
|-
 
| puun || /ˈpuun/ || (a/the) tree
 
|}
 
==== Partitive ====


== Understanding Finnish Cases ==
The partitive case signifies an incomplete quantity or a part of something.


In Finnish, cases refer to the inflectional forms of nouns, pronouns, and adjectives, which indicate the grammatical function of a word in a sentence. There are 15 cases in Finnish, the most extensive case system of any language. However, only a few are used regularly in conversation. The most common ones you should focus on learning are:
{| class="wikitable"


* Nominative - Subject of the sentence
! Finnish !! Pronunciation !! English
* Accusative - Object of the sentence
* Genitive - Possessive form
* Partitive - Incomplete object, e.g., "I ate some bread"
* Inessive - Location inside something
* Elative - Movement out of something
* Illative - Movement into something


Each case has a specific suffix, which you add to the stem of the word. For example, the word "talvi" meaning winter in the nominative case becomes "talvea" in the partitive case, which means "some winter." This example demonstrates that the Finnish language has vowel harmony, which means the vowel in the stem changes with suffixes.
|-


A good exercise to practice using cases is to form small sentences and changing them from one case to another.
| koiraa || /ˈkoi̯rɑː/ || some dog


== Using Finnish Cases ==
|-


Finnish cases are essential to convey specific meanings in a sentence. Here are some examples of how each case is used in Finnish:
| kissaa || /ˈkissɑː/ || some cat


* Nominative - Subject of the sentence: "Minä olen opiskelija," meaning "I am a student."
|-
* Accusative - Object of the sentence: "Minä rakastan sinua," meaning "I love you."
* Genitive - Possessive form: "Tämä on minun kirjani," meaning "This is my book."
* Partitive - Incomplete object: "Syön omenaa," meaning "I am eating an apple."
* Inessive - Location inside something: "Olen talossa," meaning "I am in the house."
* Elative - Movement out of something: "Lähdemme kaupungista," meaning "We are leaving the city."
* Illative - Movement into something: "Mennään sisälle," meaning "Let's go inside."


== Tips and Tricks for Learning Finnish Cases ==
| autoa || /ˈɑutoː/ || some car


Learning the Finnish case system may seem daunting, but with consistent practice, you will master it, Here are some tips and tricks to help you:
|-


* Read Finnish books and newspapers to get used to the different cases and how they are used.
| taloa || /ˈtɑloː/ || some house
* Practice writing small sentences in different cases.
* Use Finnish cases in your daily conversations, as it will help you internalize them better.
* Break down words into their stems and suffixes to understand how the system works.
* Listen to and imitate native Finnish speakers to get a sense of correct pronunciation and context.


Remember that learning a language takes time, and language learning should be approached with patience, consistency, and a willingness to make mistakes.
|-


== Examples of Finnish Cases ==
| puuta || /ˈpuːtɑ/ || some tree


Here are some examples of how Finnish cases are used in sentences:
|}
 
==== Inessive ====
 
The inessive case indicates "in" or "inside."


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Finnish !! Pronunciation !! English
! Finnish !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Minä olen opiskelija. || Mi-nä o-len o-pis-ke-li-ja. || I am a student.
 
| koirassa || /ˈkoi̯rɑsːɑ/ || in the dog
 
|-
 
| kissassa || /ˈkissɑsːɑ/ || in the cat
 
|-
 
| autossa || /ˈɑutosːɑ/ || in the car
 
|-
|-
| Syön omenaa. || Sy-ön o-me-naa. || I am eating an apple.
 
| talossa || /ˈtɑlosːɑ/ || in the house
 
|-
|-
| Talo on kauniissa paikassa. || Ta-lo on kau-niis-sa pai-kas-sa. || The house is in a beautiful place.
 
| puussa || /ˈpuːsːɑ/ || in the tree
 
|}
|}


== Sources ==
==== Elative ====
 
The elative case indicates "out of" or "from inside."
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Finnish !! Pronunciation !! English


* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finnish_grammar Finnish Grammar]
|-
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finnish_cases Finnish Cases]
 
| koirasta || /ˈkoi̯rɑstɑ/ || out of the dog
 
|-
 
| kissasta || /ˈkissɑstɑ/ || out of the cat
 
|-
 
| autosta || /ˈɑutostɑ/ || out of the car
 
|-
 
| talosta || /ˈtɑlostɑ/ || out of the house
 
|-
 
| puusta || /ˈpuːstɑ/ || out of the tree
 
|}
 
==== Illative ====
 
The illative case indicates movement "into" or "to."
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Finnish !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| koiraan || /ˈkoi̯rɑn/ || into the dog
 
|-
 
| kissaan || /ˈkissɑn/ || into the cat
 
|-
 
| autoon || /ˈɑutoːn/ || into the car
 
|-
 
| taloon || /ˈtɑloːn/ || into the house
 
|-
 
| puuhun || /ˈpuːhun/ || into the tree
 
|}
 
==== Adessive ====
 
The adessive case indicates "on" or "at."
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Finnish !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| koiralla || /ˈkoi̯rɑlːɑ/ || on the dog
 
|-
 
| kissalla || /ˈkissɑlːɑ/ || on the cat
 
|-
 
| autolla || /ˈɑutolːɑ/ || on the car
 
|-
 
| talolla || /ˈtɑlolːɑ/ || on the house
 
|-
 
| puulla || /ˈpuːlːɑ/ || on the tree
 
|}
 
==== Ablative ====
 
The ablative case indicates "from" or "off."
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Finnish !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| koiralta || /ˈkoi̯rɑltɑ/ || from the dog
 
|-
 
| kissalta || /ˈkissɑltɑ/ || from the cat
 
|-
 
| autolta || /ˈɑutoltɑ/ || from the car
 
|-
 
| talolta || /ˈtɑlolːɑ/ || from the house
 
|-
 
| puulta || /ˈpuːltɑ/ || from the tree
 
|}
 
==== Allative ====
 
The allative case indicates "to" or "onto."
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Finnish !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| koiralle || /ˈkoi̯rɑlːe/ || to the dog
 
|-
 
| kissalle || /ˈkissɑlːe/ || to the cat
 
|-
 
| autolle || /ˈɑutolːe/ || to the car
 
|-
 
| talolle || /ˈtɑlolːe/ || to the house
 
|-
 
| puulle || /ˈpuːlːe/ || to the tree
 
|}
 
==== Essive ====
 
The essive case indicates a temporary state or condition, often translated as "as."
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Finnish !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| koirana || /ˈkoi̯rɑnɑ/ || as a dog
 
|-
 
| kissana || /ˈkissɑnɑ/ || as a cat
 
|-
 
| autona || /ˈɑutonɑ/ || as a car
 
|-
 
| talona || /ˈtɑlonɑ/ || as a house
 
|-
 
| puuna || /ˈpuːnɑ/ || as a tree
 
|}
 
==== Translative ====
 
The translative case indicates a change or transformation, often translated as "into."
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Finnish !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| koiraksi || /ˈkoi̯rɑkːi/ || into a dog
 
|-
 
| kissaksi || /ˈkissɑkːi/ || into a cat
 
|-
 
| autoksi || /ˈɑutokːi/ || into a car
 
|-
 
| taloksi || /ˈtɑlokːi/ || into a house
 
|-
 
| puuksi || /ˈpuːkːi/ || into a tree
 
|}
 
=== Examples of Each Case ===
 
Let’s see how these cases function in real sentences.
 
1. '''Nominative''':
 
* Koira haukkuu. (The dog barks.)
 
2. '''Genitive''':
 
* Kissan häntä on pitkä. (The cat's tail is long.)
 
3. '''Accusative''':
 
* Näen koiran. (I see a dog.)
 
4. '''Partitive''':
 
* Haluan kissaa. (I want some cat.)
 
5. '''Inessive''':
 
* Kissa on laatikossa. (The cat is in the box.)
 
6. '''Elative''':
 
* Otan kirjan laatikosta. (I take the book out of the box.)
 
7. '''Illative''':
 
* Laitan kirjan laatikkoon. (I put the book into the box.)
 
8. '''Adessive''':
 
* Kirja on pöydällä. (The book is on the table.)
 
9. '''Ablative''':
 
* Otan kirjan pöydältä. (I take the book from the table.)
 
10. '''Allative''':
 
* Laitan kirjan pöydälle. (I put the book on the table.)
 
11. '''Essive''':
 
* Olen opettajana. (I am a teacher.)
 
12. '''Translative''':
 
* Muutan opettajaksi. (I change into a teacher.)
 
=== Practice Exercises ===
 
To solidify your understanding, let’s do some exercises!
 
1. '''Translate the following sentences into Finnish using the correct case.'''
 
* a. The cat is on the table.
 
* b. I see the dog.
 
* c. He is from Finland.
 
2. '''Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the noun in brackets.'''
 
* a. Koira on _____ (pöytä).
 
* b. Laitan kissa _____ (laatikko).
 
* c. Otan puu _____ (metsä).
 
3. '''Change the following sentences by using the indicated case.'''
 
* a. (Genitive) The dog's bone is here.
 
* b. (Partitive) I want some milk.
 
4. '''Match the Finnish case to its English meaning.'''
 
* a. Nominative
 
* b. Genitive
 
* c. Accusative
 
* d. Partitive
 
* e. Inessive
 
5. '''Create sentences using the following cases.'''
 
* a. Essive
 
* b. Translative
 
=== Solutions and Explanations ===
 
1.
 
* a. Kissa on pöydällä.
 
* b. Näen koiran.
 
* c. Hän on Suomesta.
 
2.
 
* a. Koira on pöydällä.
 
* b. Laitan kissan laatikkoon.
 
* c. Otan puun metsästä.
 
3.
 
* a. Koiran luu on täällä.
 
* b. Haluan maitoa.
 
4.
 
* a - Subject
 
* b - Possession
 
* c - Direct object
 
* d - Incomplete quantity
 
* e - Inside
 
5.
 
* a. Olen opettajana.
 
* b. Muutan opettajaksi.
 
=== Conclusion ===
 
Congratulations on completing this lesson on Finnish cases! You’ve taken a significant step towards mastering a fundamental aspect of the Finnish language. Remember that practice is key. Use the cases in your daily conversations, and soon they will become second nature. Keep up the great work, and get ready for the next exciting lesson!


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==Sources==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finnish_grammar Finnish grammar - Wikipedia]
* [https://finland.fi/life-society/the-unbearable-beauty-of-finnish-grammar/ The unbearable beauty of Finnish grammar - thisisFINLAND]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finnish_noun_cases Finnish noun cases - Wikipedia]
* [https://jkorpela.fi/finnish-cases.html Cases in Finnish]
==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Finnish/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be|How to Use Be]]
* [[Language/Finnish/Grammar/Finnish-Verb-Tenses|Finnish Verb Tenses]]
* [[Language/Finnish/Grammar/Finnish-Participles|Finnish Participles]]
* [[Language/Finnish/Grammar/Sami-and-Karelian-Languages|Sami and Karelian Languages]]
* [[Language/Finnish/Grammar/Prepositions|Prepositions]]
* [[Language/Finnish/Grammar/Basic-Finnish-Phonetics|Basic Finnish Phonetics]]
* [[Language/Finnish/Grammar/Negation|Negation]]
* [[Language/Finnish/Grammar/Present-Tense|Present Tense]]
* [[Language/Finnish/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
* [[Language/Finnish/Grammar/0-to-A1-Course|0 to A1 Course]]


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Finnish → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Finnish Cases

Welcome to a fascinating exploration of Finnish Cases! In this lesson, we will dive into one of the most intriguing aspects of the Finnish language. Finnish is renowned for its rich case system, which can initially seem overwhelming, but fear not! By the end of this session, you'll have a solid grasp of how cases work and how to use them effectively in your own sentences.

Importance of Finnish Cases[edit | edit source]

Finnish cases are essential because they show the grammatical function of nouns, pronouns, and adjectives within a sentence. Unlike English, which relies heavily on word order to convey meaning, Finnish uses cases to indicate the role of a word. Understanding cases is crucial for forming correct sentences and making your Finnish sound natural.

Lesson Outline[edit | edit source]

1. Introduction to Finnish Cases

2. The Different Cases

  • Nominative
  • Genitive
  • Accusative
  • Partitive
  • Inessive
  • Elative
  • Illative
  • Adessive
  • Ablative
  • Allative
  • Essive
  • Translative

3. Examples of Each Case

4. Practice Exercises

5. Conclusion

Introduction to Finnish Cases[edit | edit source]

Finnish cases can be likened to the different hats a noun can wear. Each hat (case) gives the noun a specific role and meaning in the sentence. By learning the cases, you will not only expand your vocabulary but also enhance your ability to communicate effectively in Finnish.

The Different Cases[edit | edit source]

Now, let’s explore the different Finnish cases in detail.

Nominative[edit | edit source]

The nominative case is used for the subject of a sentence. It is the base form of the noun.

Finnish Pronunciation English
koira /ˈkoi̯rɑ/ dog
kissa /ˈkissɑ/ cat
auto /ˈɑuto/ car
talo /ˈtɑlo/ house
puu /ˈpuu/ tree

Genitive[edit | edit source]

The genitive case indicates possession. It often translates to "of" in English.

Finnish Pronunciation English
koiran /ˈkoi̯rɑn/ of the dog
kissan /ˈkissɑn/ of the cat
auton /ˈɑuton/ of the car
talon /ˈtɑlon/ of the house
puun /ˈpuun/ of the tree

Accusative[edit | edit source]

The accusative case is used for the direct object of a sentence.

Finnish Pronunciation English
koiran /ˈkoi̯rɑn/ (a/the) dog
kissan /ˈkissɑn/ (a/the) cat
auton /ˈɑuton/ (a/the) car
talon /ˈtɑlon/ (a/the) house
puun /ˈpuun/ (a/the) tree

Partitive[edit | edit source]

The partitive case signifies an incomplete quantity or a part of something.

Finnish Pronunciation English
koiraa /ˈkoi̯rɑː/ some dog
kissaa /ˈkissɑː/ some cat
autoa /ˈɑutoː/ some car
taloa /ˈtɑloː/ some house
puuta /ˈpuːtɑ/ some tree

Inessive[edit | edit source]

The inessive case indicates "in" or "inside."

Finnish Pronunciation English
koirassa /ˈkoi̯rɑsːɑ/ in the dog
kissassa /ˈkissɑsːɑ/ in the cat
autossa /ˈɑutosːɑ/ in the car
talossa /ˈtɑlosːɑ/ in the house
puussa /ˈpuːsːɑ/ in the tree

Elative[edit | edit source]

The elative case indicates "out of" or "from inside."

Finnish Pronunciation English
koirasta /ˈkoi̯rɑstɑ/ out of the dog
kissasta /ˈkissɑstɑ/ out of the cat
autosta /ˈɑutostɑ/ out of the car
talosta /ˈtɑlostɑ/ out of the house
puusta /ˈpuːstɑ/ out of the tree

Illative[edit | edit source]

The illative case indicates movement "into" or "to."

Finnish Pronunciation English
koiraan /ˈkoi̯rɑn/ into the dog
kissaan /ˈkissɑn/ into the cat
autoon /ˈɑutoːn/ into the car
taloon /ˈtɑloːn/ into the house
puuhun /ˈpuːhun/ into the tree

Adessive[edit | edit source]

The adessive case indicates "on" or "at."

Finnish Pronunciation English
koiralla /ˈkoi̯rɑlːɑ/ on the dog
kissalla /ˈkissɑlːɑ/ on the cat
autolla /ˈɑutolːɑ/ on the car
talolla /ˈtɑlolːɑ/ on the house
puulla /ˈpuːlːɑ/ on the tree

Ablative[edit | edit source]

The ablative case indicates "from" or "off."

Finnish Pronunciation English
koiralta /ˈkoi̯rɑltɑ/ from the dog
kissalta /ˈkissɑltɑ/ from the cat
autolta /ˈɑutoltɑ/ from the car
talolta /ˈtɑlolːɑ/ from the house
puulta /ˈpuːltɑ/ from the tree

Allative[edit | edit source]

The allative case indicates "to" or "onto."

Finnish Pronunciation English
koiralle /ˈkoi̯rɑlːe/ to the dog
kissalle /ˈkissɑlːe/ to the cat
autolle /ˈɑutolːe/ to the car
talolle /ˈtɑlolːe/ to the house
puulle /ˈpuːlːe/ to the tree

Essive[edit | edit source]

The essive case indicates a temporary state or condition, often translated as "as."

Finnish Pronunciation English
koirana /ˈkoi̯rɑnɑ/ as a dog
kissana /ˈkissɑnɑ/ as a cat
autona /ˈɑutonɑ/ as a car
talona /ˈtɑlonɑ/ as a house
puuna /ˈpuːnɑ/ as a tree

Translative[edit | edit source]

The translative case indicates a change or transformation, often translated as "into."

Finnish Pronunciation English
koiraksi /ˈkoi̯rɑkːi/ into a dog
kissaksi /ˈkissɑkːi/ into a cat
autoksi /ˈɑutokːi/ into a car
taloksi /ˈtɑlokːi/ into a house
puuksi /ˈpuːkːi/ into a tree

Examples of Each Case[edit | edit source]

Let’s see how these cases function in real sentences.

1. Nominative:

  • Koira haukkuu. (The dog barks.)

2. Genitive:

  • Kissan häntä on pitkä. (The cat's tail is long.)

3. Accusative:

  • Näen koiran. (I see a dog.)

4. Partitive:

  • Haluan kissaa. (I want some cat.)

5. Inessive:

  • Kissa on laatikossa. (The cat is in the box.)

6. Elative:

  • Otan kirjan laatikosta. (I take the book out of the box.)

7. Illative:

  • Laitan kirjan laatikkoon. (I put the book into the box.)

8. Adessive:

  • Kirja on pöydällä. (The book is on the table.)

9. Ablative:

  • Otan kirjan pöydältä. (I take the book from the table.)

10. Allative:

  • Laitan kirjan pöydälle. (I put the book on the table.)

11. Essive:

  • Olen opettajana. (I am a teacher.)

12. Translative:

  • Muutan opettajaksi. (I change into a teacher.)

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

To solidify your understanding, let’s do some exercises!

1. Translate the following sentences into Finnish using the correct case.

  • a. The cat is on the table.
  • b. I see the dog.
  • c. He is from Finland.

2. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the noun in brackets.

  • a. Koira on _____ (pöytä).
  • b. Laitan kissa _____ (laatikko).
  • c. Otan puu _____ (metsä).

3. Change the following sentences by using the indicated case.

  • a. (Genitive) The dog's bone is here.
  • b. (Partitive) I want some milk.

4. Match the Finnish case to its English meaning.

  • a. Nominative
  • b. Genitive
  • c. Accusative
  • d. Partitive
  • e. Inessive

5. Create sentences using the following cases.

  • a. Essive
  • b. Translative

Solutions and Explanations[edit | edit source]

1.

  • a. Kissa on pöydällä.
  • b. Näen koiran.
  • c. Hän on Suomesta.

2.

  • a. Koira on pöydällä.
  • b. Laitan kissan laatikkoon.
  • c. Otan puun metsästä.

3.

  • a. Koiran luu on täällä.
  • b. Haluan maitoa.

4.

  • a - Subject
  • b - Possession
  • c - Direct object
  • d - Incomplete quantity
  • e - Inside

5.

  • a. Olen opettajana.
  • b. Muutan opettajaksi.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations on completing this lesson on Finnish cases! You’ve taken a significant step towards mastering a fundamental aspect of the Finnish language. Remember that practice is key. Use the cases in your daily conversations, and soon they will become second nature. Keep up the great work, and get ready for the next exciting lesson!

Table of Contents - Finnish Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Introduction to Finnish


Greetings and Introductions


Nouns and Adjectives


Numbers and Time


Verbs and Tenses


Daily Activities


Questions and Negation


Food and Dining


Prepositions and Postpositions


Travel and Transportation


Finnish Culture and Traditions


Weather and Seasons


Conjunctions and Subordinate Clauses


Family and Relationships


Finnish Literature and Music

Videos[edit | edit source]

Introduction to Finnish Grammar - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Finnish Grammar Simplified: Genitive Cases - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Learn Finnish Cases #3: GENETIIVI Singular (the basics) - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Learn Finnish! Lesson 20: Cases, part 1 - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Partitive Finnish (partitive case) - YouTube[edit | edit source]


Sources[edit | edit source]


Other Lessons[edit | edit source]



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