-Vn

Finnish

Suffix

Depending on the preceding vowel (i.e. lengthens the preceding vowel): -an, -en, -in, -on, -un, -yn, -än, -ön

1. Forms the illative singular case.

Pronunciation

• IPA: [ːn]

Usage notes

Used after an unstressed short vowel. The vowel is the same as the final vowel in the stem, thus producing a long vowel. The variant form after monosyllables and disyllables with final long vowel is -hVn.

Examples

word	(strong) vowel stem	illative
jalka	jalka-	jalkaan
miniä	miniä-	miniään
oikea	oikea-	oikeaan
tuli	tule-	tuleen

See also

• -hin
• -hVn
• -seen
• -siin