esiintymisten

Esiintymisten is the genitive plural form of the Finnish noun esiintyminen, which means appearance or performance. Esiintyminen is formed from the verb esiintyä (to appear or to perform) with the suffix -minen, used to denote the act or process of performing. The genitive plural ending for this class of nouns is -sten, yielding esiintymisten to indicate possession or association with multiple appearances or performances.

The form is used in contexts where a relation to several occurrences is expressed, for example in phrases like festivaalin esiintymisten aikataulu (the festival’s performances schedule) or esiintymisten määrän kehitys (the development of the number of performances). It serves to specify that the attribute belongs to or concerns more than one appearance.

In general Finnish usage, esiintymisten often appears in formal or written contexts such as journalism, event planning, and statistical reporting. It contrasts with the nominative plural esiintymiset, which simply means “appearances” or “performances” without indicating possession. Common constructions include esiintymisten lukumäärä (the number of performances) or esiintymisten aikaväli (the time span of performances). Understanding the genitive plural form helps in precise expression when discussing groups of events, programs, or appearances.