Monilahjaisen

Monilahjaisen is the genitive singular form of the Finnish adjective monilahjainen, which means multitalented or possessing many gifts. The word is formed from moni- (many) and lahja (gift) with the common adjective ending -inen. As an attributive or predicative description, monilahjainen describes a person who has talents across several domains, such as art, science, or sports. The genitive form monilahjaisen is used when the adjective modifies a noun in the genitive case, for example monilahjaisen muusikon ura (the career of the multi-talented musician) or monilahjaisen henkilön saavutukset (the achievements of the multitalented person).

Usage in Finnish tends to be positive and complimentary, though it remains informal enough for media, biographies, and promotional material. The term emphasizes breadth of ability rather than depth in a single discipline, and it may be used for individuals, teams, or groups described as having multiple gifts. While not a technical term in psychology or talent studies, monilahjainen is a recognized descriptor in everyday language and public discourse.

Related terms include monilahjaisuus, a derived noun referring to the state or quality of being multitalented, and broader概 phrases that discuss versatility or polymathy. In practice, writers choose monilahjainen or monilahjaisen depending on grammatical role and case, ensuring agreement with the noun it modifies.