Kiiltojen

Kiiltojen is the genitive plural form of the Finnish noun kiilto, which means shine, gloss, or luster. In ordinary use, kiiltojen does not denote a separate concept by itself; it functions as a grammatical form used to express possession or association with multiple instances of kiilto, such as “glosses of surfaces” or “the gloss of various items.”

Etymology and morphology: Kiilto derives from Finnish kiilto. The genitive plural kiiltojen is formed with the suffix -jen, a common ending for many stems in Finnish when indicating multiple instances owned or described. Related forms include kiilto (nominative singular) and kiiltoja (partitive/plural), among others. The form kiiltojen follows standard Finnish vowel harmony and noun inflection patterns.

Usage: Kiiltojen occurs in descriptive, technical, or scholarly Finnish text where gloss or finish is a relevant feature. It is not a standalone lexical entry beyond its role as the grammatical form indicating multiple glosses or shines. It can appear in contexts discussing coatings, paints, ceramics, or aesthetics where the level or quality of gloss is significant.

Examples:

- Erilaisten maalien kiiltojen määrä vaikuttaa tilan valaistukseen. (The amount of gloss on different paints affects the room’s lighting.)

- Pinnoitteiden kiiltojen vaihtelua seurattiin laadunvalvonnassa. (The variation in finish glosses was monitored in quality control.)

See also: kiilto, kiillotus.