No. 808 in Finnish
yleisen
The Finnish word "yleisen" is the genitive singular form of "yleinen," meaning "general" or "common."
In a sentence
Yleisen mielipiteen mukaan päätös oli oikein.
According to general opinion, the decision was correct.
Here, 'yleisen' is an adjective in the genitive case modifying 'mielipiteen' (opinion), expressing possession or association.
Kirja on asetettu yleisen käytön tilaan.
The book has been set into a state of general use.
In this example, 'yleisen' describes 'käytön' (use), using the genitive case to show an attributive relationship.
Opinto-ohjelma noudattaa yleisen standardin ohjeita.
The study program follows the general standard's guidelines.
Here, 'yleisen' describes 'standardin' (standard), emphasizing its role as an attribute for the modified noun.
Ymmärrän hyvin yleisen mielipiteen asiasta.
I understand well the general opinion about the matter.
In this sentence, 'yleisen' serves as an adjective in the genitive singular form, modifying 'mielipiteen' (opinion), indicating possession or relation.
Kävimme läpi konferenssin yleisen ohjelman.
We went through the general program of the conference.
Here, 'yleisen' describes 'ohjelman' (program), again in the genitive singular, showing its attribute within the context of the conference.
Hän puhui yleisen turvallisuuden tärkeydestä.
He spoke about the importance of general safety.
In this context, 'yleisen' modifies 'turvallisuuden' (safety), indicating a general or non-specific aspect of safety in its genitive singular form.
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