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Noun, Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
1. essiveLinguistics
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2. Essive caseThe essive or similaris case carries the meaning of a temporary location or state of being, often equivalent to the English "as a (child)". In the Finnish language, this case is marked by adding "-na/-nä" to the stem of the noun. Example: lapsi "child" -> lapsena "as a child", "when (I) was a child". In the Estonian language, this case is marked by adding "-na" to the genitive case. Example: laps "child" -> lapse "of child" -> lapsena "as a child", "when (I) was a child".
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