Ohjelmien

Ohjelmien is the genitive plural form of the Finnish noun ohjelma, meaning program. The term covers both software programs and broader notions of a program or plan, such as a television or radio program or a scheduled set of activities. In computing, ohjelma refers to a sequence of instructions executed by a computer; in broadcasting or event planning, it can denote a published lineup or schedule.

The genitive plural form ohjelmien is used to indicate possession or association with multiple programs, for example ohjelmien kehittäminen (development of programs) or ohjelmien aikataulut (schedules of programs). It contrasts with ohjelmat (nominative plural) and ohjelmia (partitive plural).

In Finnish grammar, the suffix -mien marks the genitive plural. The form appears in noun phrases after possessive modifiers or other qualifiers, such as ohjelmien käyttö (the use of programs).

Etymology and usage notes: ohjelma is a loanword that entered Finnish through European languages, reflecting its use in computing, media, and planning. The inflected form ohjelmien is a standard part of Finnish noun morphology and is common in technical, media, and administrative language when discussing multiple programs or elements related to programs.