Koruja

Koruja is the Finnish word for jewelry in its partitive plural form. The singular noun koru refers to a piece of jewelry or an adornment, while the plural nominative form is korut. Koruja is used when talking about jewelry in a non-countable sense or an indefinite quantity, such as when describing a collection or a category rather than specific pieces.

In Finnish grammar, koruja is commonly used in phrases that describe quantity or quality, for example: “Minulla on paljon koruja” (I have a lot of jewelry) or “Hän osti kauniita koruja” (They bought beautiful jewelry). The word can refer to a wide range of decorative items worn for adornment, including rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pendants, and brooches.

Koruja appears frequently in everyday speech, fashion journalism, and retail contexts. It functions as a general term for jewelry, allowing speakers to discuss styles, trends, or inventories without specifying exact items. The term can be contrasted with korut, the plural nominative form used for concrete, countable pieces presented as items in a list or display.

See also: koru, jewelry, list of Finnish terms related to adornment.

Notes: koruja is a native Finnish form and is distinct from other languages’ words for jewelry. Its use emphasizes quantity and category rather than individual pieces.