Intohimoisten

Intohimoisten is the genitive plural form of the Finnish adjective-intohimoiset, which functions as a substantive meaning either “enthusiasts” or “passionate people.” The base adjective intohimoinen means passionate, ardent, or enthusiastic, and it is formed from intohimo (passion) plus the suffix -inen. The nominative plural is intohimoiset, and the genitive plural is intohimoisten, used to indicate possession or association (for example, intohimoisten harrastusten parissa or intohimoisten ryhmä).

In everyday Finnish, intohimoisten refers to a group of people united by a strong interest rather than to a formal organization. Usage is neutral and descriptive, though the term can carry a sense of intense dedication and, in critical contexts, possible single-mindedness. It tends to appear in descriptive writing, journalism, and discourse about hobbies, fan communities, activist groups, or professional circles where participants demonstrate high levels of commitment. Because it is a flexible modifier used as a noun, its exact shade of meaning depends on the noun it accompanies.

Intohimoisten is not a fixed proper noun; its interpretation follows the surrounding context and the accompanying noun. Related terms include intohimo (passion), intohimoinen (passionate), and intohimoisuus (passionateness). Example usage: Intohimoisten ryhmä kokoontui seminaariin keskustelemaan tutkimustuloksista.