Toimittajien

Toimittajien is the genitive plural form of the Finnish noun toimittaja. The word toimittaja generally means journalist, editor, or supplier, depending on the context. When used as toimittajien, the phrase typically denotes possession or association, as in the journalists’ or suppliers’ rights, statements, or duties.

Grammatical notes: In Finnish, the genitive plural is formed from the nominative plural by adding the suffix -ien, so toimittajat becomes toimittajien. This form is used to indicate that something belongs to or pertains to a group of journalists or suppliers. Because toimittaja has multiple senses, the exact meaning of toimittajien is determined by the surrounding words.

Usage: The genitive plural is common in media, politics, and law to attribute concepts to a group. Examples include toimittajien oikeudet (the journalists’ rights), toimittajien mukaan (according to the journalists), and toimittajien liitto (the journalists’ association). In procurement or business contexts, the same form can refer to suppliers’ rights or obligations, depending on the discourse.

Context and ambiguity: Because toimittaja can mean different types of providers, the meaning of toimittajien can be ambiguous without clarifying context. Writers rely on accompanying nouns or prepositional phrases to specify whether the reference is to journalists, editors, or suppliers.

See also: toimittaja, toimittaminen, sananvapaus, median tehtäviin ja oikeuksiin liittyvät termit.