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Finnish · 31 October 2026 · The Total and Partial Object

kirjan

book (total object)

noun

Genitive/accusative singular of 'kirja'. Used as a total object in completed actions, such as when the book has been fully read, bought, or borrowed.

In a sentence

Luin kirjan yhdessä päivässä, koska se oli niin jännittävä.

I read the whole book in one day because it was so exciting.