Ongelmien

Ongelmien is the genitive plural form of the Finnish noun ongelma, meaning a problem. It is used in constructions that indicate possession, content, or association with problems, such as "ongelmien ratkaiseminen" (the solving of problems) and "maailman ongelmien vaikutus" (the impact of the world’s problems). The form functions primarily in noun phrases rather than as the subject of a clause.

Etymology and morphology: In Finnish, many nouns ending in -ma form their genitive plural with the suffix -ien. Therefore ongelma, meaning a single problem, becomes ongelmien in the genitive plural when referring to multiple problems or to the concept of problems collectively. The nominative plural is ongelmat, while ongelmien denotes "of problems" or "the problems’" in various syntactic roles.

Usage and nuances: Ongelmien is most commonly encountered in formal or written Finnish, particularly in academic, policy, or analytical contexts. It appears in phrases that describe relationships to problems, such as the scope of problems, effects of problems, or actions involving problems. When quantity is expressed with numerals, the corresponding construct often uses the genitive singular of ongelma instead of the plural, for example, kolmen ongelman ratkaiseminen (the solving of three problems).

See also: Finnish grammar, genitive case, ongelma.

Notes: As a genitive plural form, ongelmien does not stand alone as a subject; it functions within larger noun phrases to specify what the actions or relations pertain to.