kandidaatin

Kandidaatin is the genitive singular form of the Finnish noun kandidaatti, meaning "candidate." It expresses possession or association, indicating something that belongs to or relates to a particular candidate. Common examples include kandidaatin ohjelma (the candidate's program) and kandidaatin tukijat (the candidate's supporters). The form is common in political discourse and in academic or organizational processes that involve nominees.

Kandidaatti is a loanword in Finnish, with origins in Latin candidatus and widespread use in European languages such as Swedish or German. The genitive singular kandidaatin is formed by adding the -in ending to kandidaatti, following standard Finnish noun declension. This construction allows speakers to specify relations to a specific candidate, as in kandidaatin nimeäminen (nomination of the candidate) or kandidaatin ohjelman esittäminen (presentation of the candidate's program).

Usage notes: Kandidaatin is not a standalone concept; it is a grammatical form used to indicate possession or association with kandidaatti. When referring to multiple candidates, the genitive plural kandidaattien is used (e.g., kandidaattien ohjelmat for "the candidates' programs"). The term is common in elections, appointments, and other selection processes.