Sentence Types Archives - Page 2 of 2

Sentences Without a Subject – Subjektittomat Lauseet

August 1, 2019

In addition to the basic passive sentence, Finnish has several other kinds of sentences without a subject. This is a rather advanced topic.

The Sinä-Passive and Other Generic Sentences

July 29, 2019

Sentence Types

You can use a generic sentence to express that anyone can be the subject of the sentence. In Finnish, you can use both the third person singular and the sinä-passive.

Necessity Sentences – Täytyy – Pitää – On Pakko

March 30, 2019

Sentence Types

"Minun täytyy" and "minun on pakko" are part of necessity sentences. Learn how to use them, as well as what happens to the object of the sentence!

Minulla on – Possession (Having Something) – Finnish

February 14, 2019

Sentence Types

In this article we talk about possession (having something). In Finnish you need the minulla on -sentence construction for that. Learn more now!