Finnish: An Essential Grammar
Finnish: An Essential Grammar

Author: Fred Karlsson

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2002-09-11

Total Pages: 279

ISBN-13: 1134623119

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This thoroughly revised third edition of Finnish: An Essential Grammar is grounded in fundamental insights of modern linguistics and incorporates some of the latest achievements in the description of written and spoken Finnish. It gives a systematic account of the structures of the written language and offers increased attention to the key characteristics of present-day colloquial Finnish. No prior knowledge is assumed on the part of the reader and grammatical rules are clearly explained without jargon. Features of this new edition include: • pronunciation guide, including the tendencies in present-day colloquial Finnish • thorough descriptions of morphology (word structure) and syntax (sentence structure) • clear rules and an abundance of concrete examples, from both written and colloquial Finnish • updated vocabulary in the examples • an effective new scheme for detecting the morphological structure of any word form • subject index. This is the ideal reference source both for those studying Finnish independently and for students in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes of all types.

Finnish
Finnish

Author: Fred Karlsson

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2017-09-13

Total Pages: 430

ISBN-13: 1317589440

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Finnish: A Comprehensive Grammar presents a fresh, accessible and thorough description of the language, concentrating on the real patterns of use in modern Finnish. The book moves from the sound system through morphology and word classes to a detailed analysis of sentence structures and semantic features. Key features include: particular focus on examples from spoken Finnish reflecting current usage, grammatic phenomena classified as common or rare, appendices distinguishing base forms from final letter combinations, English-Finnish contrasts highlighted throughout. This Comprehensive Grammar is an essential reference for the intermediatre and advanced learner and user of Finnish.

Finnish: An Essential Grammar
Finnish: An Essential Grammar

Author: Fred Karlsson

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-02-01

Total Pages: 418

ISBN-13: 1134070527

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This second edition of Finnish: An Essential Grammar has undergone profound revisions. The chapter on basic sentence structure has been rewritten and syntax has been given more space. Sections have been added on phrase types, simple clause types, and types of complex sentences. A section on discourse particles has been added. The vocabulary of the copious example sentences has been updated to give it a touch of the twenty-first century. The section on modern colloquial Finnish has been considerably expanded. Internet addresses helpful for any learner of Finnish are provided which make is possible to automatically analyse the grammatical structure of any Finnish words and sentences. It gives not only a systematic account of the structures of the written language, but also features the characteristics of colloquial Finnish. No prior knowledge is assumed on the part of the reader and grammatical rules are clearly explained without jargon. Features include: pronunciation guide, including the tendencies in present-day colloquial Finnish thorough descriptions of morphology (word structure) and syntax (sentence structure) clear rules and an abundance of concrete examples inflection tables subject index internet addresses to online software for grammatical analysis of Finnish. This is the ideal reference source both for those studying Finnish independently and for students in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes of all types.

Finnish
Finnish

Author: Anssi Räisänen

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2020-08-19

Total Pages: 600

ISBN-13: 9781541258686

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This book presents the Finnish grammar in detail and meticulously explained, yet aiming for clarity and simplicity. The book takes into consideration the special difficulties someone learning the Finnish language might encounter and pays specific attention to those elements. All grammar points are explained with numerous examples. Included features: - a guide to the Finnish alphabet and to correct pronunciation - detailed explanations of how consonant gradation and border gemination work in practice, with all cases of border gemination marked in the Finnish example sentences throughout the book - each word class handled in its own chapter: nouns, adjectives, pronouns, numerals, verbs, adverbs, prepositions and postpositions, conjunctions and particles - a chapter on word order and sentence construction - a chapter on spoken Finnish and its special features - chapters on punctuation principles and on various abbreviations and acronyms This book is a one-stop shop for anyone wishing to get a well-based conception of how the Finnish language works.

New Finnish Grammar
New Finnish Grammar

Author: Diego Marani

Publisher: Dedalus Hall of Fame

Published: 2021-04-02

Total Pages: 187

ISBN-13: 9781912868216

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One night at Trieste in September 1943 a seriously wounded soldier is found on the quay. The doctor, of a newly arrived German hospital ship gives the unconscious soldier medical assistance. His new patient has no documents or anything that can identify him. When he regains consciousness he has lost his memory and cannot even remember what language he speaks. From a few things found on the man, the doctor, who is originally from Finland, believes him to be a sailor and a fellow countryman, who somehow or other has ended up in Trieste. The doctor dedicates himself to teaching the man Finnish, beginning the reconstruction of the identity of Sampo Karjalainen, leading the missing man to return to Finland in search of his identity and his past. New Finnish Grammar won three literary prizes in Italy; the Premio Grinzane Cavour, Premio Ostia Mare and Premio Giuseppe Desi. Judith Landry's translation won The Oxford Weidenfeld Translation Prize 2012 and was shortlisted for The Independent Foreign Fiction Award 2012. In the USA it was shortlisted for The Best Translated Book Award.

Finnish Dictionary & Phrasebook
Finnish Dictionary & Phrasebook

Author: Ville Kataja

Publisher: Hippocrene Books

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 9780781809566

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This compact dictionary and phrasebook features a concise, easy-to-use grammar guide, a pronunciation table, and a handy reference section that provides the reader with the basics of the Finnish language. Also included is an introduction to the country's history as well as useful tips and practical information on how to navigate one's way through the streets, shops and restaurants of Finland.