Kilpailijoiden

Kilpailijoiden is the genitive plural form of the Finnish noun kilpailija, meaning “the competitors’” or “of the competitors.” It is used to indicate possession or association with multiple competitors and appears in noun phrases rather than as a standalone noun.

In practice, kilpailijoiden appears in constructions that express belonging or relation to more than one competitor. For example, kilpailijoiden määrä (the number of competitors), kilpailijoiden etu (the competitors’ advantage), or kilpailijoiden joukko (the group of competitors). The form can govern a range of head nouns, including both singular and plural nouns in the genitive phrase, such as kilpailijoiden taustat (the backgrounds of the competitors) or kilpailijoiden kokemukset (the experiences of the competitors).

Grammatical details: kilpailijoiden is the genitive plural of kilpailija, with the typical Finnish genitive plural ending -iden. The base word is kilpailija (competitor/contestant). Other related forms include nominative kilpailijat (the competitors), genitive singular kilpailijan, and partitive plural kilpailijoita. The genitive plural is often used in headings, descriptions, or clauses that summarize attributes or quantities related to a group of competitors.

Usage considerations: The possessive meaning of kilpailijoiden is context-dependent and relies on the accompanying head noun. It does not function as a standalone noun; its role is to modify or define another element within the phrase. It is common across domains where competition or comparison among participants is discussed, including sports, examinations, contests, or markets.

See also: kilpailija, kilpailijoita, kilpailijoiden edut.