No. 723 in Finnish
hyvän
"Hyvän" is the genitive singular form of "hyvä," meaning "good" or "of good" in English.
In a sentence
Annoin ystävälleni hyvän neuvon.
I gave my friend good advice.
Here, 'hyvän' is the singular accusative form of the adjective 'hyvä', modifying 'neuvon' (advice). It describes the quality of the advice given.
Hän löysi hyvän paikan istua.
He found a good place to sit.
In this sentence, 'hyvän' describes the noun 'paikan' (place) and expresses its positive quality.
Etsin hyvän ratkaisun ongelmaan.
I am looking for a good solution to the problem.
'Hyvän' is used as a descriptor for 'ratkaisun' (solution), both in singular form, indicating looking for a singular good solution.
Hyvän sään aikana kannattaa mennä ulos.
It's good to go outside during good weather.
Hyvän is the genitive singular form of the adjective hyvä, modifying 'sään' meaning 'weather', describing its good quality.
Hän sai hyvän arvosanan kokeesta.
He/she got a good grade on the exam.
Hyvän is the genitive singular form of the adjective hyvä, modifying 'arvosanan' meaning 'grade', describing its quality as good.
Hyvän tarinan kertominen on taito.
Telling a good story is a skill.
Hyvän is the genitive singular form of the adjective hyvä, modifying 'tarinan' meaning 'story', describing it as being of good quality.
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