Laukaisemat

Laukaisemat is a Finnish word that can appear in linguistic discussions or technical texts, but it is not a common or standard term in everyday Finnish. Its exact meaning depends on context, and in many cases it is seen as a grammatical or morphological form rather than a fixed name for a specific object.

Etymology and sense: the word derives from the verb lau kaista (to trigger or to discharge) and uses the nominalizing suffix -ma. The ending -mat suggests a plural form. Because Finnish lacks a single widely used noun exactly matching “the things that trigger,” laukaisemat is mainly encountered as an example of how verbs can be nominalized and pluralized, or as a descriptor meaning “things that have been triggered” in some contexts. In practical firearms vocabulary, more common terms are lau kaisin (the trigger) and laukaisimet (the triggers, plural), while laukaisemat is rarely used as an official label.

Usage and contexts: due to its rarity, laukaisemat appears chiefly in linguistic explanations, grammar examples, or as a stylistic/figurative expression. In everyday language, speakers would typically employ more precise or conventional terms for triggers or initiating factors. When used figuratively, the word can denote inputs or events that initiate a sequence of actions, though such usage is not standard.

Related terms: lau kaisin (trigger), lau This entry should be read as a note on a form rather than a widely recognized concept. See also lau kaisut, lau kaisutimet (for related discussion about triggering terms in Finnish), and lau kaisu (the act of triggering).