Kirjastoineen

Kirjastoineen is a Finnish noun phrase that translates roughly as “with its library” or “and its libraries.” It is formed from the noun kirjasto (library) combined with the comitative suffix -ineen, a grammatical ending used to indicate accompaniment or inclusion of the named object as part of a larger unit. The form is common in descriptive and formal writing, particularly when detailing the features of buildings, institutions, or cultural resources.

In usage, the comitative suffix -ineen attaches to the head noun to express that the described entity comes with or includes the specified companion. It is often used in lists or descriptive sentences about places, such as museums, schools, or city districts, to convey a sense of complete complexes rather than isolated elements. For example, a sentence might describe a cultural center “rakennuksineen ja kirjastoineen” (with its buildings and libraries) or a town “keskustan rakennuksineen ja kirjastoineen,” indicating that both structures and libraries are part of the subject being described.

Because of its formal tone, kirjastoineen is frequently found in brochures, official descriptions, historical summaries, and catalog entries. It is one among several common comitative forms in Finnish that help convey the composition of places and organizations without enumerating every component in separate phrases. See also comitative usage in Finnish grammar and related formations such as rakennuksineen, museoineen, and puistoineen.