katselijat

Katselijat is a Finnish noun meaning "spectators" or "viewers." It is the plural form of katselija and refers to people who observe an event, performance, broadcast, or other activity. The term is used for audiences in sports, theatre, cinema, television, and online contexts, as well as in media studies and journalism when discussing an audience.

Etymology and form: Katselijat is derived from the verb katsella, meaning "to look at" or "to watch," with the agent noun suffix -ija and the plural ending -t. The word designates a person who watches, with katselijat identifying multiple such persons.

Usage: In everyday Finnish, katselijat identifies the people who watch something. In professional or academic contexts it can denote the viewers of a program, spectators at an event, or the audience of a publication or service that involves watching. It may appear in discussions of audience size, engagement, or demographics.

Translations and related terms: In English, katselijat is commonly translated as "spectators" or "viewers," depending on context. Related Finnish terms include katsoja (viewer) and yleisö (audience). The term emphasizes the act of watching rather than active participation, though nuances can vary by situation.