Mastering the declension of Finnish nouns is a crucial step for anyone aiming to gain proficiency in the Finnish language. Finnish is an agglutinative language, meaning that it relies heavily on the use of suffixes to convey grammatical relationships and meanings. This characteristic makes understanding and correctly applying noun declensions essential. In Finnish, nouns change form depending on their role in a sentence, such as whether they are the subject, object, or show possession. These changes occur in both singular and plural forms, and the rules can be intricate and varied. Our exercises are designed to help you practice and internalize these patterns, making it easier for you to navigate the complexities of Finnish grammar. Our exercises will guide you through the various cases used in Finnish, including the nominative, genitive, partitive, and several locative cases, among others. You will practice both singular and plural forms, ensuring you develop a well-rounded understanding of how to use Finnish nouns in different contexts. Whether you are a beginner just starting out or an intermediate learner looking to solidify your skills, these exercises will provide you with the practice needed to enhance your grammatical accuracy. By engaging with our exercises, you will gain confidence in your ability to use Finnish nouns correctly, thereby improving your overall fluency in the language.
1. Minulla on uusi *kirja* (book in nominative singular).
2. Hänellä on kaksi *koiraa* (dog in partitive plural).
3. Näin kauniin *tähden* eilen illalla (star in accusative singular).
4. Me menemme *ravintolaan* syömään (restaurant in illative singular).
5. Heillä on kolme *lasten* (child in partitive plural).
6. Ostin kaksi punaista *omenaa* (apple in partitive plural).
7. Anna toi meille makeita *kakkuja* (cake in partitive plural).
8. He asuvat isossa *talossa* (house in inessive singular).
9. Meidän piti odottaa *bussia* kauan (bus in partitive singular).
10. Näin metsässä monta *lintua* (bird in partitive plural).
1. Hän käy *kaupassa* joka päivä (location where one shops).
2. Meillä on kaksi *koiraa* (plural form of 'dog').
3. Minulla on uusi *kirja* (singular form of 'book').
4. Kesällä lapset leikkivät *puistossa* (location where children play).
5. Hänellä on monta *ystävää* (plural form of 'friend').
6. Otan yhden *omenan* (singular form of 'apple').
7. He ostivat kolme *pyörää* (plural form of 'bike').
8. Hän kirjoittaa *kirjeen* (singular form of 'letter').
9. Laitoin kukkia *maljakkoon* (location where flowers are placed).
10. Näin kaksi *lintua* puussa (plural form of 'bird').
1. Minä menen *kauppaan* (noun for 'store' in illative case).
2. Koira leikkii *pallolla* pihalla (noun for 'ball' in adessive case).
3. Tuo on *opiskelijan* kirja (noun for 'student' in genitive case).
4. He asuvat *talossa* keskustassa (noun for 'house' in inessive case).
5. Näin eilen *kaksi autoa* (noun for 'two cars' in partitive case).
6. Hän kirjoitti *kirjeen* (noun for 'letter' in accusative case).
7. Lähdemme *suunnistusretkelle* metsään (noun for 'orienteering trip' in allative case).
8. Lapsi haluaa *jäätelöä* (noun for 'ice cream' in partitive case).
9. Ostin *kukkia* torilta (noun for 'flowers' in partitive case).
10. He kävivät *kylässä* viime viikonloppuna (noun for 'village' in inessive case).
