Breakdown of Lapsen kielellinen taito kasvaa nopeasti.
kasvaa
to grow
nopeasti
fast
lapsi
child
taito
skill
kielellinen
linguistic
Questions & Answers about Lapsen kielellinen taito kasvaa nopeasti.
How is the word kielellinen formed in this sentence?
It is built from the noun kieli, which means language (or tongue). By adding the suffix -llinen, it becomes an adjective meaning relating to language, or linguistic. This suffix is a very common way to turn nouns into adjectives in Finnish.
When adding -llinen to kieli, does the stem change?
In this case, no. The suffix -llinen attaches directly to the vowel stem. Because the basic form of kieli already ends in a vowel, you can just add the suffix directly. If a noun ends in a consonant, you would need to find its vowel stem first before adding the suffix.
Why is the adjective kielellinen placed between lapsen and taito?
Just like in English, the possessive word lapsen (the child's) comes first to show whose skill it is. The adjective kielellinen then sits directly before the noun it modifies, which is taito (skill).
How does nopeasti differ from the basic word for fast?
Nopea is the adjective for fast or quick. Because this word describes the verb kasvaa (how the skill grows), you must use an adverb. Adding the suffix -sti is the standard way to turn a Finnish adjective into an adverb, much like adding -ly in English.
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