predicative Archives - Uusi kielemme

Duolingo: Introduction of the partitive case

May 21, 2022

Duolingo introduces the PARTITIVE CASE in the lesson called FRIDGE. Learn more about why and when you should use the partitive case

The Complement – Predikatiivi

April 16, 2020

Grammatical Cases

Have you ever wondered why "kahvi on kuumaa", but "päivä on kuuma"? This page will answer any questions you have about the complement (predikatiivi)

Abstract Nouns in Complement Sentences – Predikatiivi

April 3, 2020

Syntax

This topic is tough! Let's look at abstract nouns in complement sentences! The predikatiivi for abstract nouns is less straight-forward than you'd think!

Complications with Finnish Mass Nouns – Object and Complement

March 8, 2020

Object Sentences

Juon KAHVIA. Juon KAHVIN. Juodaan KAHVIT. The object and complement (predikatiivi) are more complicated than you initially thought. Learn more!

Ainesanat – Uncountable Mass Nouns – Finnish Object and Complement

March 7, 2020

Object Sentences

Ainesanat "mass nouns" are important both when you're learning about the Finnish object and about complement sentences and the predikatiivi.

Plurale Tantum in Finnish – Always Plural Words – Syntax and Semantics

January 5, 2020

Syntax

This article deals with the semantics and the syntax of plurale tantum words in Finnish. Find out more about the grammar of words that are always plural!

The Difference Between Mikä and Mitä

February 24, 2019

Interesting Words

Mikä sinun nimi on? Mitä haluat tehdä? Mitä ruoassa on? Mikä tämä on? Learn when to use mitä and when to use mitä in questions!