kirjoittavien

The term "kirjoittavien" is a Finnish word that functions as a form of the adjective "kirjoittava," which means "writing" or "writ­ing" when used in the context of an activity or characteristic. "Kirjoittavien" is the genitive plural form of the adjective, and it is used to indicate possession, association, or belonging to a group of writers or people engaged in writing. In Finnish grammar, the genitive plural is frequently paired with nouns to express relationships such as "kirjoittavien ihmisten" (of the writers) or "kirjoittavien tieteiden" (of the writing sciences).

Linguistically, the word reflects typical Finnish inflectional morphology. The root "kirjoita-" comes from the verb "kirjoittaa," which means "to write." The adjective is formed by adding the suffix "-va" to the infinitive stem, giving "kirjoittava." The genitive plural "-en" or "-ien" is appended, resulting in "kirjoittavien." This form is used in formal writing, literature, and academic contexts where ownership or affiliation with writers is described.

While "kirjoittavien" itself is not a standalone concept that commonly receives a dedicated encyclopedic entry, it is an important grammatical construct in Finnish. Understanding its usage helps learners correctly describe groups that are engaged in writing, and is useful for discussions about authorship, literary communities, and the academic study of writing processes.