matkan

In a sentence

• Matkan varrella näimme kauniita maisemia.

  On the way, we saw beautiful scenery.

  Here, 'matkan' is the genitive case of 'matka' indicating possession or association with 'varrella' (on the way), describing the location during travel.

• Minulla on mukava matkan ajaksi tarkoitettu kirja.

  I have a book meant for the duration of the journey.

  'Matkan' in this sentence, as the genitive case of 'matka', functions as a descriptor for the phrase 'ajaksi tarkoitettu' (intended for the duration), specifying the time context of the proposed activity.

• Matkan pituus oli noin sata kilometriä.

  The journey’s length was approximately one hundred kilometers.

  Here, 'matkan' (in the genitive) indicates possession, showing that the 'pituus' (length) belongs to or describes the 'journey'.

• Matkan varrella näimme kauniita maisemia.

  Along the journey, we saw beautiful landscapes.

  Here, 'matkan' is in the genitive form, used before 'varrella' (along) to express possession.

• Otin kuvan matkan aikana.

  I took a picture during the trip.

  In this sentence, 'matkan' is in the genitive form, paired with 'aikana' (during) to specify a time period.

• Valmistauduin huolellisesti matkan takia.

  I prepared thoroughly because of the trip.

  Here, 'matkan' is in the genitive form and used with 'takia' (because of) to indicate the cause of the preparation.