No. 236 in Finnish
norjan
The Finnish word "norjan" is the genitive form of "Norja," meaning "of Norway" or "Norwegian's."
In a sentence
Norjan luonto on henkeäsalpaavan kaunis.
Norway's nature is breathtakingly beautiful.
In this sentence, 'Norjan' refers to the genitive case of 'Norja,' indicating possession, translating to 'Norway's' in English.
Olen aloittanut Norjan kielen opiskelun.
I have started studying the Norwegian language.
Here, 'Norjan' qualifies 'kielen' (language), showing the adjective relation to 'Norway,' meaning 'Norwegian' language.
Norjan sää voi olla arvaamaton.
Norwegian weather can be unpredictable.
In this context, 'Norjan' describes 'sää' (weather), attributing it as being from Norway or Norwegian in nature.
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