Syyt

Syyt is a Finnish noun that functions as the plural form of syy, with its core meaning being reason or cause. As such, syyt denotes multiple explanations or factors behind an event, decision, or belief. In everyday language, it is common to refer to syyt when listing reasons for a course of action, for example: “Meillä on useita syitä tehdä tämän päätöksen.” The sense can also extend to fault or responsibility in some contexts, though formal discussions of guilt or blame in law use related terms such as syyte (accusation) and syyllisyys (guilt).

In grammar, syyt follows standard Finnish noun patterns. The plural nominative is syyt, while the genitive plural is syiden. Examples of usage span everyday explanation, academic writing, and philosophical or rhetorical discussions about causes and consequences.

See also: syy, syyte, syyllinen, syyllisyys, syyttää, syy ja seuraus. These related terms cover the range from general causes and reasons to meanings specifically tied to guilt, accusations, and responsibility in legal or moral contexts. Syyt thus functions as a versatile term in Finnish for discussing why something happens and who or what is responsible.