heittoja

heittoja is a Finnish noun that functions as the plural form of heitto, meaning a throw or throwing action. It is used to refer to one or more throws, especially in sports, exercise, and other contexts that involve throwing.

Grammatically, heitto is the base form; its nominative plural is heitot, while heittoja is the partitive plural used when the quantity is indefinite or when describing multiple throws within a larger context (for example, useita heittoja). The term is derived from the verb heittää, to throw, and reflects the common Finnish pattern of forming plural nouns for counting or categorizing actions.

Usage and context vary, but heittoja commonly appear in sports reporting, coaching, and training notes to describe attempts, distances, or technique. They can refer to throws in various events or to the throwing actions of players during a game or practice. Outside of sports, heittoja can describe any instance of throwing, whether planned or improvised.

See also: heitto, heittää, heittäminen.