No. 71 in Finnish
ruotsin
The Finnish word "ruotsin" means "Swedish" (genitive form of *Ruotsi*).
In a sentence
Opiskelen ruotsin kieltä koulussa.
I study the Swedish language at school.
In this sentence, 'ruotsin' is the genitive form of 'Ruotsi' (Sweden), indicating possession or other relationships, here specifying the type of language.
Meidän pitää oppia ruotsin kielioppi.
We need to learn Swedish grammar.
Here, 'ruotsin' is again the genitive of 'Ruotsi', used to describe what sort of grammar it is.
Ruotsin kansalaiset tunnetaan ystävällisyydestään.
The citizens of Sweden are known for their friendliness.
In this context, 'ruotsin' describes possession, specifying the citizens belonging to Sweden.
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