Köysien

Köysien is the genitive plural form of the Finnish noun köysi, meaning rope. It is used to indicate possession or a relationship involving multiple ropes, for example köysien käyttötarkoitukset means the purposes of the ropes.

In Finnish, nouns change form according to case and number. Köysi has the singular genitive form köyden and the plural nominative köydet; the genitive plural is köysien. The partitive plural is köysiä, used when referring to an indefinite or partial amount of rope. Köysien is typically used in noun phrases that express ownership, content, or a broader relationship involving multiple ropes.

Usage notes and examples include typical contexts such as sailing, climbing, and rigging, where discussions about multiple ropes are common. For instance: Köysien kunto on tarkistettava ennen kiipeämistä (The condition of the ropes must be checked before climbing). Köysien pituudet vaihtelevat, ja yleisiä vaihtoehtoja ovat 15, 30 ja 50 metriä (The lengths of the ropes vary, with common options being 15, 30, and 50 meters).

Köysi is a common everyday noun in Finnish, and köysien functions as its primary genitive plural form. Understanding the distinction between köysien and related forms like köysiä (partitive plural) helps in constructing possession-related and quantitative expressions accurately.