ikääntyneempiä

ikääntyneempiä is a Finnish word that translates to "older ones" or "elderly ones" when referring to multiple people. It is the plural partitive form of the adjective "ikääntyneempi," which itself is the comparative form of "ikääntyvä" (aging) or "ikääntynyt" (aged). The word is used to refer to individuals who are in the later stages of life.

The term "ikääntyneempiä" can be used in a variety of contexts, from general discussions about demographics to specific references in social services or healthcare. It acknowledges a stage of life characterized by increased age and potentially associated physical or social changes. The Finnish language, like many others, has nuanced ways to describe age, and "ikääntyneempiä" offers a way to speak about a group of older individuals.

It is important to note that the perception of who constitutes "older" can vary culturally and individually. In Finnish society, the word is generally understood to refer to individuals who have reached a certain age, often associated with retirement or a recognized stage of later adulthood. The use of the plural form indicates a collective reference to more than one elderly person.