Minulla on myös kissa.

I also have a cat.

Breakdown of Minulla on myös kissa.

• minä: I
• myös: also
• kissa: the cat

Questions & Answers about Minulla on myös kissa.

Why do we use Minulla instead of Minä in this sentence?

Minulla is in the adessive case, indicating possession in Finnish. Instead of saying “I have” directly, Finnish often expresses possession with "Minulla on …" which literally translates to "On me is …".

What does myös mean here, and why is it placed after on?

Myös means "also" or "too". It’s placed after "on" to emphasize that you already have something else, and you are adding "a cat" to the list. Finnish word order can be flexible, but "Minulla on myös kissa" is a natural way to say "I also have a cat."

Why is kissa in this form and not something like kissan or kissaa?

In "Minulla on myös kissa," the noun is in the basic (nominative) form, kissa. This is the typical form used after "on" to indicate you possess "a cat" in general. Other forms like kissan (genitive) or kissaa (partitive) would change the meaning—often implying something else, like “of the cat” or “some cat.”

Is there an article for “a” or “the” in Finnish?

Finnish does not have separate articles for “a” or “the.” Words like "kissa" can mean either "a cat" or "the cat," depending on context. The sentence "Minulla on myös kissa" would typically be understood as "I also have a cat."

Can I say Minullakin on kissa, and what would it mean?

Yes, you can. "Minullakin" means "I, too," (literally “on me, too”). It slightly shifts the emphasis to the person: "I, too, have a cat," suggesting that others might also have cats. Both "Minulla on myös kissa" and "Minullakin on kissa" convey a similar meaning but with a slightly different emphasis in Finnish.