eisäännöllisten

The term "eisäännöllisten" is a Finnish grammatical term. It is the genitive plural form of the adjective "epäsäännöllinen", which translates to "irregular" in English. Therefore, "eisäännöllisten" refers to the genitive plural of "irregular ones" or "irregulars". In Finnish grammar, the genitive case often indicates possession, belonging, or a partitive relationship. When used in the plural, it signifies that the "irregular ones" are being referred to in relation to something else.

For example, in a sentence like "eisäännöllisten verbien taivutus", which translates to "the conjugation of irregular verbs", "eisäännöllisten" is in the genitive plural, modifying "verbien" (verbs). It indicates that the conjugation belongs to or is characteristic of the irregular verbs. This grammatical construction is common when discussing categories or groups of things in Finnish, particularly when highlighting deviations from a standard or regular pattern. Understanding the genitive plural of adjectives like "epäsäännöllinen" is crucial for comprehending the nuances of Finnish sentence structure and meaning, especially in academic or linguistic contexts.