kotiinpaluun

Kotiinpaluun is the genitive form of kotiinpaluu, the Finnish noun for homecoming or returning home. The word is formed from koti ("home") and paluu ("return") and is used to refer to the act, moment, or process of returning to one’s home. It appears in phrases such as "kotiinpaluun hetki" (the moment of homecoming) or "kotiinpaluun juhlat" (the homecoming celebration).

In usage, kotiinpaluun can describe a wide range of contexts where a person returns to their home or homeland after an absence. This includes travel, work abroad, military service, imprisonment, exile, or immigration, as well as reintegration into family and local communities. The term is common in journalism, literature, and social discussion when addressing experiences of return, reunification, or policy questions related to repatriation.

Culturally, homecoming is a recurring motif in Finnish storytelling and public discourse, often highlighting emotional aspects such as relief, reconciliation, or the challenges of reintegration after long separations. As a linguistic unit, kotiinpaluun is used to frame discussions around the event or process of returning, rather than the act of leaving.

See also: kotiinpaluu, the base noun for the concept of returning home.