Synonyymisten

Synonyymisten is a Finnish noun form that is typically described as the archaic or dialectal genitive plural of the noun synonyymi, meaning “of synonyms.” In modern Finnish, the standard genitive plural is synonyymien, so synonyymisten is rarely used in everyday writing.

Formation and usage: The form is built from synonyymi with a historical or regional genitive plural suffix -isten, a variant of the more common -ien suffix. Such endings appear in older texts, in certain dialects, or in literary works aiming to evoke a traditional tone. Because Finnish orthography and standard grammar have been consolidated in contemporary usage, synonyymisten is uncommon today.

Interpretation and notes: When encountered, synonyymisten should be understood as the genitive plural meaning “of the synonyms.” In most modern contexts, however, synonyymien is preferred and widely used. For researchers examining historical documents or Finnish dialect literature, recognizing this form can aid in reading and interpretation of older texts.

See also: synonyymi, Finnish language, genitive case, Finnish dialects.