Iskuja

Iskuja is a Finnish noun that refers to multiple blows, hits, or strikes. It is the plural form of isku and is used in a variety of senses, ranging from physical impacts to more abstract or metaphorical events. The primary meanings include a physical blow delivered in a fight or sport, and an impact or attack arising from a sudden event. In broader usage, iskuja can describe an offensive action, such as a military or criminal attack, or a figurative setback that affects people, plans, or morale. The term is common in everyday language, sports reporting, news, and literature.

In Finnish grammar, isku is a regular noun with several plural forms. The nominative plural is isk ut, the partitive plural is iskuja, and the genitive plural is iskujen. The partitive plural is frequently used when the amount is indefinite or when the action is not completed. For example: “Tuli useita iskuja” (There were several blows) and “Myrskyn iskut aiheuttivat tuhoa” (The storm’s blows caused damage).

Etymology and related forms: Isku is of Finnic origin, derived from a root associated with striking or hitting. The word has cognates in related Finnic languages and appears in various compounds and phrases across Finnish.

See also: isku (singular), iskusana and other compounds where the root is used to convey impact, strike, or attack.