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== Variant Forms of Words == | == Variant Forms of Words == | ||
In Finnish, as in English, the forms of some words will vary according to how they are used in a sentence. Who—whose—whom or marry—marries—married, are examples of words in English with variant forms. | In Finnish, as in English, the forms of some words will vary according to how they are used in a sentence. ''Who—whose—whom'' or ''marry—marries—married'', are examples of words in English with variant forms. | ||
As you read Finnish records, be aware that the endings of most words vary with usage. One word in Finnish often translates into English as two or more words. For example, ''talo'' (house) changes to ''talossa'' (in the house). | As you read Finnish records, be aware that the endings of most words vary with usage. One word in Finnish often translates into English as two or more words. For example, ''talo'' (house) changes to ''talossa'' (in the house). | ||