Relative pronouns
Relative pronouns connect sentences to each other by referring back to people or things previously mentioned.
Both Joka and Mikä typically mean which or what, though Joka can also be used and understood as who or whom depending on the context.
Joka
Case | Singular | Plural |
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Nominative | Joka | Jotka |
Partitive | Jota | Joita |
Genitive | Jonka | Joiden |
Illative | Johon | Joihin |
Inessive | Jossa | Joissa |
Elative | Josta | Joista |
Allative | Jolle | Joille |
Adessive | Jolla | Joilla |
Ablative | Jolta | Joilta |
For more information about Joka check the Relatiivipronomini, osa 1/4: joka(Opens in new window) video by Suomen kurssi. The video is the first part of four episodes about relative pronouns.
Mikä
Case | Singular | Plural |
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Nominative | Mikä | Mitkä |
Partitive | Mitä | Mitä |
Genitive | Minkä | Minkä |
Illative | Mihin | Mihin |
Inessive | Missä | Missä |
Elative | Mistä | Mistä |
Allative | Mille | Mille |
Adessive | Millä | Millä |
Ablative | Miltä | Miltä |