käsikirjoituksiaan

Käsikirjoituksiaan is a Finnish word that translates to "their manuscripts" or "their scripts." It is the genitive plural form of the noun "käsikirjoitus," which means manuscript or script. This term is commonly used in academic, literary, and theatrical contexts to refer to the written works of multiple individuals. For instance, a university might have a collection of professors' manuscripts, or a theater company might be rehearsing multiple playwrights' scripts.

The word "käsikirjoitus" itself is derived from "käsi," meaning hand, and "kirjoitus," meaning writing. Thus, a manuscript literally refers to something written by hand. However, in modern usage, it encompasses any original written text, whether handwritten, typed, or in digital format, before it is published or produced. When referring to the manuscripts or scripts of more than one person, the plural form "käsikirjoituksiaan" is employed, indicating possession or relation to "them." For example, one might discuss "tutkijoiden käsikirjoituksiaan" (researchers' manuscripts) or "näyttelijöiden käsikirjoituksiaan" (actors' scripts). The context of the sentence will clarify whether it refers to manuscripts in a general sense or scripts intended for performance.