Toivomusten

Toivomusten is the genitive plural form of the Finnish noun toivomus, which denotes a wish, desire, or request. In Finnish grammar, toivomukset refers to multiple wishes or requests belonging to someone or something, and it is commonly used in formal, administrative, or service contexts. The phrase toivomusten mukaan is a frequent collocation meaning “as desired” or “in accordance with wishes,” often appearing in plans, specifications, or agreements.

Etymology and meaning: toivomus derives from toivo, meaning hope or wish, with the nominalizing suffix -m- and -us to form a noun. The genitive plural toivomusten is used to indicate the collective wishes or requests of a group. In contrast, everyday language often uses toive to express a lighter or more personal wish.

Usage: Toivomusten is typically found in formal language about requirements, preferences, or directives issued by clients, users, or stakeholders. It appears in phrases such as toivomusten mukaan (as wished), toivomusten täyttäminen (fulfillment of wishes/requests), and toivomusten kartoittaminen (surveying or gathering wishes). It can refer to organizational or customer preferences that should be accommodated.

Nuance: While toivomus covers a broad sense of a wish or request, toivomus in many contexts implies a stated requirement or expectation that is often formalized in documents or agreements. Toivomusten form emphasizes the plural and collective nature of these wishes.

See also: toivo, toivomus, toive.