Katselujen

Katselujen is the genitive plural form of the Finnish noun katselu, which refers to the act of viewing, inspecting, or watching. The term is used in contexts where multiple instances of viewing are being discussed, such as real estate viewings, art viewings, or media screenings. Grammatically, katselujen indicates something related to or belonging to several viewings, rather than to a single one.

Etymology and form: Katselu is derived from the verb katsoa (to look or watch) with the derivational suffix -lu that turns it into a noun of action. The genitive plural is formed as katselujen. This form contrasts with the nominative plural katselut, which refers to the viewings themselves as subjects.

Usage and examples: Katselujen is commonly found in phrases that relate to the viewings rather than the viewings themselves. Examples include: katselujen määrä (the number of viewings), katselujen aika (the time of the viewings), katselujen aikana (during the viewings), and katselujen järjestäminen (the organization of the viewings).

Notes: The term is primarily a grammatical form used to express relations to multiple viewings. It is not a standalone concept with a separate field of study, but rather a standard inflection used in Finnish sentences to describe aspects related to several viewing events. Related base term is katselu, the general concept of viewing or watching.