Word
Pyrkimys jakaa päätösvalta on hyvä idea.
Meaning
The aim to share the decision-making power is a good idea.
Part of speech
sentence
Pronunciation
Course
Breakdown of Pyrkimys jakaa päätösvalta on hyvä idea.
olla
to be
hyvä
good
idea
idea
jakaa
to share / to divide/distribute (into parts)
Questions & Answers about Pyrkimys jakaa päätösvalta on hyvä idea.
How does the abstract noun pyrkimys govern the verb jakaa in this sentence?
The abstract noun pyrkimys (aim or endeavor) is derived from the verb pyrkiä (to strive). Because the verb pyrkiä can take a first infinitive, the noun pyrkimys inherits this ability and can directly take the first infinitive jakaa as its complement.
Why is the object päätösvalta in the nominative case instead of the genitive päätösvallan?
The entire phrase Pyrkimys jakaa päätösvalta acts as the subject of the sentence. In Finnish grammar, when an object belongs to a first infinitive that functions as or within the subject of the sentence, the object must be in the nominative case (basic form) instead of the genitive.
What are the components of the compound word päätösvalta?
It is formed by combining päätös (decision) and valta (power or authority). Together they form the standard term for decision-making power.
Could I use tavoite instead of pyrkimys here?
Yes, tavoite (goal or objective) is very similar and would work perfectly here. However, pyrkimys emphasizes the active striving or endeavoring to achieve something, whereas tavoite focuses more purely on the end goal itself.