harrastusten

Harrastusten is the genitive plural form of the Finnish noun harrastus, which means hobby, pastime, or leisure activity. As a grammatical form, harrastusten is used to indicate possession or relation to multiple hobbies (“of hobbies”).

In Finnish, the genitive plural is used in various noun phrases and compound expressions. Common examples include harrastusten kirjo, meaning the range of hobbies, and harrastusten määrä, meaning the number of hobbies. The form helps describe quantities, varieties, or collections related to multiple hobbies.

Usage and nuance: Harrastusten does not denote a specific set of activities by itself. It is a functional form used in everyday speech and writing to discuss pastimes collectively. For instance, discussing how diverse people’s hobbies can be or comparing the number of hobbies people engage in often involves phrases built with harrastusten.

Related terms: harrastus (singular), harrastaja (hobbyist or enthusiast), and related concepts for leisure time activities include vapaa-aika (free time) and harrastustoiminta (hobby activities). The language distinguishes number and case through endings, with harrastusten serving as a typical example of genitive plural usage in Finnish.