Naapurien

Naapurien is a Finnish grammatical form, not a standalone word. It is the genitive plural of the noun naapuri, which means neighbor. In use, naapurien denotes possession or association with a group of neighbors, and it appears in noun phrases or after postpositions that require the genitive case.

In everyday language, naapurien is common in expressions that describe relationships, possessions, or actions involving multiple neighbors. For example, naapurien talot means “the neighbors’ houses”; naapurien kanssa means “with the neighbors”; and naapurien kesken can be translated as “among the neighbors.” The form is typically attached to the noun it modifies to indicate that the reference belongs to or concerns more than one neighbor.

Linguistically, naapurien illustrates how Finnish marks genitive plural to show ownership or association rather than using a separate possessive determiner. Its usage is widespread in both informal speech and written Finnish, including journalism, fiction, and everyday communication. The word itself reflects Finland’s emphasis on community and neighborly relationships, but the grammatical function remains the same regardless of context.

If needed for clarity, naapurien can be replaced by the corresponding genitive plural of any other noun to express similar ownership or association. The form is part of standard Finnish grammar and does not convey additional meaning beyond possession or relation to the specified group of neighbors.