Pyhimysten

Pyhimysten is the genitive plural form of the Finnish noun pyhimys, meaning “saint.” In English, it is usually rendered as “of the saints.” The form is used to express possession, association, or attribution in Finnish phrases, as in a sentence describing something belonging to or associated with saints.

In Finnish grammar, the genitive plural marks a relationship between entities and is formed from the base form pyhimys. The genitive plural is pyhimysten. It is commonly placed before another noun to indicate ownership or relation, for example pyhimysten kunnia (the saints’ glory) or pyhimysten historia (the history of the saints).

Usage and context: Pyhimysten appears in religious texts, hagiographies, liturgical writings, and scholarly works dealing with saints. It can also be found in historical or cultural discussions about sainthood. In everyday language, speakers may refer to saints by name or use more direct constructions, but pyhimysten remains the standard form when a generic “of the saints” construction is required.

Etymology and linguistic notes: Pyhimys means “saint,” derived from the Finnish concept of holiness (pyhä). The genitive plural is formed by adding the suffix -en, yielding pyhimysten. This pattern is characteristic of many Finnish nouns that form the genitive plural with -en, though usage remains tied to the noun’s semantic domain rather than a fixed rule.