Nuoren

Nuoren is a Finnish word that functions primarily as the genitive singular form of the noun nuori, meaning “the young person” or “the youth.” It is not typically used as a stand-alone noun; instead, nuoren appears in noun phrases to indicate possession or association, such as nuoren mielipide (“the opinion of the young person”) or nuoren näkökulma (“the perspective of the young”). The base adjective nuori means “young,” and the related plural nuoret means “the young people.”

In Finnish usage, nuoren helps to specify relationships to youth in discussions about age, education, employment, and social policy. It often appears in formal, bureaucratic, or journalistic contexts when referring to a particular young individual or to youth as a demographic group. The form is one example of how Finnish uses cases to express possession or attribution without a separate preposition.

Etymology and related forms: nuoren is derived from the word nuori. Related terms include nuori (young, as an adjective or noun), nuoret (young people), nuoruus (youth), and nuoriso (youthsí sector or youth culture).

Notes: The capitalization Nuoren would occur only if used as a proper noun or at the beginning of a sentence; in ordinary text, it is written lowercase. The word is widely understood in Finland and appears in education, policy discussions, media, and literary contexts dealing with youth.

See also: nuori; nuoret; nuoruus; nuoriso.