keisarien

Keisarien is the genitive plural form of the Finnish noun keisari, meaning emperor. It is used in phrases that denote possession or association with multiple emperors, for example keisarien valtakunta (the emperors’ realm) or keisarien aikakausi (the era of the emperors). As a grammatical form, keisarien is not a standalone noun but a possessive construction within noun phrases.

Etymology and usage notes: The Finnish keisari derives from the Swedish kejsare, which in turn traces back to Latin and Greek roots for emperor, such as imperator or Caesar. The genitive plural suffix -ien is a regular ending for many Finnish nouns in contexts of possession by a plural subject. Keisarien appears predominantly in historical, scholarly, or literary contexts when discussing rulers who bore the title emperor, including Roman, Byzantine, Chinese, or other imperial settings.

Context and nuances: In modern Finnish, keisarit is the plural nominative meaning “emperors.” Keisarien is most commonly encountered in historical writing or discussions of imperial institutions, where emphasis is on the group of emperors rather than a single ruler. The term can combine with adjectives and other nouns to form broader expressions related to imperial rule, governance, or era.

See also: keisari, keisarillinen, keisarakunta.