Realiteettien

Realiteettien is the genitive plural form of the Finnish noun realiteetti, which translates to reality or a state of affairs perceived or socially constructed. The form is used when referring to multiple realities or to the relationship between several realities, for example in academic writing: realiteettien moninaisuus (the plurality of realities) or realiteettien yhteisvaikutus (the interaction of realities).

Etymology and form: Realiteetti is a loanword derived from the French réalité (and related terms in Latin and other European languages) and is integrated into Finnish with the typical -etti- suffix for abstract nouns. The base plural nominative is realiteetit, and the genitive plural is realiteettien, which is used to indicate possession or association with several realities.

Usage and contexts: The term is common in philosophy, sociology, media studies and cultural theory, where it helps describe how different groups experience, interpret or construct reality. It often appears in discussions of objective reality versus perceived or social reality, or in analyses of multiple coexisting realities in digital or mediated environments. Example sentences include: “Kriittinen tutkimus tarkastelee realiteettien konstruointia mediakuvauksissa,” and “Tutkimuksessa vertaillaan realiteettien välisiä eroja.” In everyday Finnish, alternatives such as todellisuus or todellisuudet may be preferred depending on context.

See also: realiteetti, todellisuus, realismin käsitteet.