juttujaan

Juttujaan is a Finnish word that roughly translates to "his/her/its stories" or "his/her/its tales." It is a plural possessive form of the word "juttu," which can mean story, tale, matter, or thing. The suffix "-jaan" indicates possession by a third-person singular subject (he, she, it). Therefore, "juttujaan" refers to multiple stories or matters belonging to someone or something.

The word is commonly used in everyday conversation in Finland. For example, one might say "Hän kertoi juttujaan pitkään" which translates to "He/She told his/her stories for a long time." It can also be used in a more abstract sense, referring to a person's experiences or personal history. The context of the sentence usually clarifies the precise meaning.

"Juttujaan" does not have a direct equivalent in many other languages, highlighting a nuance of the Finnish possessive suffix system. It emphasizes both the plurality of the items (stories) and the ownership by a specific third-person individual. While a direct translation might use "his stories" or "her stories," "juttujaan" encompasses a broader range of what those "stories" might entail, from anecdotes to personal matters.