Hakijoiden

Hakijoiden is the genitive plural form of hakija, a Finnish noun meaning applicant or candidate. It is used to indicate possession or association with the applicants, for example in phrases such as hakijoiden määrä (the number of applicants), hakijoiden tausta (the applicants’ background), or hakijoiden hakemukset (the applicants’ applications).

Grammatically, hakijoiden is formed from hakija with the genitive plural suffix -iden. The base hakija derives from hakea, meaning “to seek” or “to apply,” reflecting the person who submits an application.

Use of hakijoiden appears primarily in formal or administrative texts—recruitment, admissions, grant processes, or public procurement—where it is necessary to refer to information, actions, or obligations related to applicants. It contrasts with other related forms such as hakijä (singular nominative) or hakijoita (partitive plural).