Breakdown of Gallerian teema on vaikuttava, joskin todella uskalias.
olla
to be
todella
really (very, intensifier)
galleria
gallery
vaikuttava
impressive
Questions & Answers about Gallerian teema on vaikuttava, joskin todella uskalias.
How does joskin differ from vaikka in this sentence?
While both express a contrast, joskin translates best to the English albeit. It is slightly more formal than vaikka and is perfectly suited for linking two contrasting adjectives or phrases without needing a full verb clause. If you used vaikka, you would typically phrase it as a full clause, such as: vaikka se on todella uskalias.
Vaikuttava looks like a verb form. How does it work as an adjective here?
Vaikuttava is the present active participle of the verb vaikuttaa (to affect or to impress). In Finnish, these participles act directly as adjectives. Something that is actively impressing you is simply vaikuttava (impressive).
Where does the word uskalias come from?
It is derived from the verb uskaltaa (to dare). The adjective suffix -ias or -lias indicates a tendency or disposition to do something. Therefore, a theme that takes risks is uskalias (daring or bold).
Why is there a comma before joskin when it doesn't start a full clause?
Finnish punctuation rules are quite strict about commas before contrasting conjunctions. You must place a comma before words like joskin or vaikka when they introduce a contrasting addition, even if the second part of the sentence lacks its own verb.