Asevoimien

Asevoimien is the genitive plural form of asevoimat, the Finnish noun meaning armed forces or military forces. It is used in phrases that denote possession or association with the armed forces in formal language.

Etymology and form: Asevoima is a compound of ase ('weapon') and voima ('power'), yielding the concept of the armed forces. The form asevoimien is the genitive plural, used to indicate possession or relation in phrases involving the armed forces.

Usage: In formal Finnish, asevoimien often appears in official texts and discourses alongside Puolustusvoimat, the designated name of Finland's defence forces. Examples include asevoimien hallinto (the administration of the armed forces), asevoimien budjetti (the budget of the armed forces), and asevoimien lainsäädäntö (legislation concerning the armed forces).

Context: While asevoimien is correct and common in legal and historical writing, the everyday term for the military in Finland is Puolustusvoimat. Asevoimien tends to be seen in formal, bureaucratic, or academic contexts rather than casual speech.

See also: Puolustusvoimat, Finnish language, Genitive case.