kiviset

Kiviset is a Finnish adjective form that derives from the noun kivi, meaning "stone" or "rock". Morphologically it is the plural nominative (and accusative) form of the adjective kivinen, which translates to "stony" or "rocky". As such, kiviset is used to describe plural nouns: for example, kiviset muurit ("stony walls") or kiviset saaret ("rocky islands").

Etymology traces the word to the Proto-Finnic root kivi, with the adjectival suffix -nen that yields kivinen; the plural ending produces kiviset. Pronunciation in Finnish is approximately [ˈkiʋiset]. The word follows regular Finnish adjective agreement rules, matching number and case to the noun it modifies.

Beyond its grammatical role, kiviset appears in place names, family names, and commercial or cultural titles in Finland, where it may be used evocatively to denote ruggedness or connection to rocky landscapes. Comparable forms exist in related Finnic languages (for example, Estonian kivine, meaning "rocky").

Usage notes: English translations depend on context and may vary between "stony," "rocky," "made of stone," or "stone-covered." When translating, attention to number, case, and specific noun collocation in Finnish is required to preserve nuance.