Questions & Answers about Meidän sukumme on suuri.
Why do we add the -mme suffix to suku if we already have meidän?
In standard written Finnish, showing ownership requires both the genitive pronoun (meidän) and the matching possessive suffix (-mme) on the noun. While spoken Finnish often drops the suffix and just says meidän suku, standard language requires both parts.
Why is the word for family suku here instead of perhe?
The word perhe specifically means a nuclear family, usually just parents and children living in the same household. Suku refers to your extended family, kin, or relatives as a broader group.
Could I use iso instead of suuri in this sentence?
Yes, absolutely. Both iso and suuri mean big or large. Suuri can sometimes feel slightly more formal or abstract, but they are generally interchangeable here.
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