The Total Object Exception for Pronouns
Normally, objects in commands, passive sentences, or necessity clauses (e.g., with täytyy) drop their object case ending and appear in the nominative form.
Personal pronouns and the interrogative pronoun kuka (who), however, break this rule. They always keep their accusative -t ending in these structures.
| Pronoun | Total Object Form |
|---|---|
| minä | minut |
| sinä | sinut |
| hän | hänet |
| me | meidät |
| te | teidät |
| he | heidät |
| kuka | kenet |
In commands (imperatives):
| Pick me up first, and I will take the front seat! | Nappaa minut ensin, ja minä otan etupenkin! |
In passive sentences:
| He will be picked up from the center, so we will swing by there. | Hänet haetaan keskustasta, joten koukkaamme sieltä. |
| Who will be given a ride tomorrow? | Kenet kyyditetään huomenna? |
In necessity clauses:
| I must give you a ride, because it is raining. | Minun täytyy kyydittää sinut, koska sataa. |
| Who must we pick up for the carpool today? | Kenet meidän täytyy napata kimppakyytiin tänään? |
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