Verbs - Finnish Grammar Archives - Page 2 of 6

The Conditional Mood – Konditionaali

March 30, 2021

Voisitko auttaa? Tulisitko mukaan? Selittäisitkö minulle konditionaalin? The conditional mood has its place in polite questions, as well as in some other cases.

The Plusquamperfect Tense – Pluskvamperfekti

March 12, 2021

Verb Tenses and Moods

Once you know the present tense, the imperfect and the perfect tens, it's time to move on to the plusquamperfect tense! Olin nukkunut, olimme opiskelleet.

The Perfect Tense – Perfekti

February 20, 2021

Verb Tenses and Moods

The perfect tense and the imperfect both refer to things that happened in the past. Find out in this article what the difference is and how to form it!

The Negative Imperfect – Negatiivinen Imperfekti

February 19, 2021

Verb Tenses and Moods

The negative imperfect aka the negative past tense makes use of the negative verb (ei) and the -nut/-nyt/-neet ending. Find out how to use it here!

Making Verbs Negative in Finnish – Don’t Haven’t Hadn’t Shouldn’t

December 5, 2020

Verb Tenses and Moods

This article goes into great detail concerning all the negative forms of verbs in all tenses and moods in Finnish. Dont get overwhelmed!

How to Say TO BREAK in Finnish – Vocabulary

December 26, 2019

Types of Verbs

Learn how to say "to break" in Finnish using verbs! Find out the difference between RIKKOA, SÄRKEÄ, SÄRKYÄ, TUHOTA and many more verbs!

Expressing Necessity with a Passive Participle – On Mentävä, On Odotettava

December 24, 2019

Constructions

In the Finnish language TÄYTYY is used to say someone MUST do something. Alternative, expressing necessity with a participle is also possible. Learn more!