Kyseisten

Kyseisten is a Finnish grammatical form derived from the demonstrative adjective kyseinen, meaning “the aforementioned” or “the said.” It is the genitive plural form used to refer to previously mentioned entities in a referential, formal style. In practice, kyseisten appears in noun phrases such as kyseisten henkilöiden, kyseisten osapuolten, or kyseisten asioiden, where it marks the group being discussed.

Usage and function: The form enables speakers and writers to indicate scope without repeating a noun. It is most common in legal, administrative, or scholarly texts, where precision and conciseness are valued. The structure typically pairs kyseisten with a plural noun in the genitive, for example: “kyseisten henkilöiden mukaan” (according to the aforementioned persons) or “kyseisten osapuolten lausunto” (the statement of the aforementioned parties).

Etymology and related forms: Kyseisten is formed from kyseinen with the genitive plural ending -isten. Related forms include kyseinen (nominative singular), kyseisen (genitive singular), and kyseiset (nominative plural). The genitive plural suele appear directly before a following noun or as part of a longer noun phrase.

Notes: Kyseisten is primarily a formal or bureaucratic linguistic tool and is less common in everyday speech. It should be written in lowercase unless it appears at the beginning of a sentence.