Maksu on liian korkea.

to be

Breakdown of Maksu on liian korkea.

• liian: too (excessively)
• korkea: high
• maksu: the fee

Questions & Answers about Maksu on liian korkea.

What case is Maksu in here and why?

Maksu is in the nominative singular case because it functions as the subject of the sentence.

What part of speech is liian, and what does it do?

liian is an adverb meaning “too” or “excessively.” It modifies the adjective korkea, indicating that the fee’s height is beyond an acceptable level.

Why is korkea not inflected, and what case is it?

As a predicative adjective after the verb olla (“to be”), korkea appears in the nominative singular, agreeing in case and number with the subject (maksu).

Why are there no articles like “the” or “a” in the sentence?

Finnish does not use definite or indefinite articles. Whether something is “the” or “a” is understood from context rather than a separate word.

How do I negate this sentence in Finnish?

Insert ei before the verb olla:
Maksu ei ole liian korkea.

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