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Finnish
Etymology
Double partitive of moni, in which a partitive ending has been attached to monta, itself a partitive singular form of moni.
Pronunciation
Adverb
montaa
- Double partitive of moni, "partitive" of monta; (not) many (kinds of)
Pöydällä oli monta juustoa.- Many cheeses were on the table. (many pieces, but not necessarily different kinds)
Pöydällä oli montaa juustoa.- Many kinds of cheeses were on the table.
Usage notes
Considered nonstandard until 1995. Used where monta effectively acts as a nominative when used as a determiner or numeral, meaning "many".
Näin monta lintua.- I saw many birds.
En nähnyt montaa lintua.- I didn't see many birds.
With verbs that require a partitive, montaa is used instead of monta.
Rakastan montaa ihmistä.- I love many people / I'm in love with many (more than one) people.
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