Aikeiden

Aikeiden is the genitive plural form of the Finnish noun aikeet, which denotes plans, intentions, or aims. In Finnish grammar, aikeiden is used to indicate possession or association with the intentions of someone or something, translated as “of the intentions” or “the intentions’.” The form is common in formal writing, reporting, and political or administrative discourse.

Etymology and form: Aikeet refers to intentions or plans, with aikeiden being the genitive plural. This makes it suitable for phrases that describe or quantify someone’s aims, without naming the subject directly. The construction is typical in Nordic and European Finnish prose where possession or attribution of plans is discussed.

Usage: Aikeiden appears in compounds and phrases such as aikeiden toteuttaminen (the realization of the intentions), poliittisten aikeiden julkistaminen (the disclosure of political intentions), and hallinnon aikeiden seuranta (monitoring of government intentions). It is often paired with verbs or nouns that specify the nature or source of the plans.

Notes: Aikeiden is not a standalone concept; it functions as a grammatical form to relate a set of intentions to a noun. For learners, it is important to recognize that the meaning depends on the accompanying word and context, rather than on the form itself.

See also: aikeet, aikominen, suunnitelma, tavoite.