This is a specificially constructed corner case, not a general finnish thing: - kuu = moon - kuusi = spruce - palaa = returns - pala = piece From those you

This is a specificially constructed corner case, not a general finnish thing: - kuu = moon - kuusi = spruce - palaa = returns - pala = piece From those you can see how one can intrepent the compound word (with or without suffix) however you wish. Eg: - kuu+si = your moon (where 'si' is the suffix which means 'your') - pala+a = pieces (where 'a' suffix is the plural)