No. 694 in Finnish
kaupungin
"Of the city" (genitive form of "kaupunki").
In a sentence
Näimme kaupungin puiston.
We saw the city's park.
In this sentence, 'kaupungin' is the genitive singular form of 'kaupunki' (city), indicating possession or relationship, implying that the park belongs to the city or is associated with it.
Kaupungin keskusta oli täynnä ihmisiä.
The city's center was full of people.
Here, 'kaupungin' is again in the genitive case, describing whose center it is, i.e., the center of the city.
Hän löysi kaupungin kartasta nopeasti.
He quickly found the city on the map.
In this example, 'kaupungin' in the genitive is used in a broader context, suggesting the city being referred to in the map finding activity.
Nautin kaupungin vilkkaasta elämästä.
I enjoy the bustling life of the city.
Here, 'kaupungin' is a possessive form meaning 'of the city', indicating ownership or relation to the city.
Olen kaupungin keskustassa odottamassa sinua.
I am in the city center waiting for you.
In this sentence, 'kaupungin' provides the noun it modifies a territorial specific, delineating the central area of the city.
Kaupungin puisto on rauhallinen paikka.
The city's park is a peaceful place.
'Kaupungin' similarly expresses possession, specifying that the park belongs to or is part of the city.
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