Jakajien

Jakajien is the genitive plural form of the Finnish noun jakaja, which denotes a divisor or a divider in various senses. The word stems from the verb jakaa, meaning to divide or distribute, and functions as an agent noun in different domains.

In mathematics, jakaja refers to the divisor in a division operation—the number by which another number is divided. For example, in the division 12 ÷ 3, the number 3 is a jakaja. The plural form jakajat denotes multiple divisors, and jakajien is used when speaking of the divisors collectively or attributively (the divisors’ properties, the set of divisors, etc.).

In technical and everyday contexts, jakaja can also mean a device or component that splits or distributes something, such as a signal, power, or data stream. In these cases, jakajat can refer to multiple splitters or distribution units, and jakajien indicates the set or characteristics of those splitters.

Grammatical notes: jakaja is a feminine noun, and jakajat is its plural, with jakajien serving as the genitive plural form. This form is used to express possession or association, for example, “jakajien määrä” (the number of divisors) or “jakajien ominaisuudet” (the properties of the divisors).

See also: jakaja, jakaminen, jakamaan.