kyseiset

Kyseiset is a Finnish adjective meaning the said or the aforementioned, used to refer to people or things that have already been mentioned in the text. It functions as a determiner before a plural noun, for example kykseiset henkilöt (the people in question) or kyseiset asiat (the matters in question). The term is most common in written and formal contexts such as legal documents, parliamentary proceedings, reports, and academic writing, where it helps link back to items introduced earlier.

Etymology and form: Kyseiset is the plural form of the adjective kyseinen. The root is kyse-, derived from meaning “in question” or “the matter at hand,” with the standard Finnish -inen adjective suffix. In the singular, the form is kyseinen, and in the genitive singular it is kyseisen, while the genitive plural is kyseisten. The plural form kyseiset is used with plural nouns, but the meaning remains tied to items previously mentioned in the discourse.

Usage notes: While functional and clear, kyseiset is relatively formal and less common in casual speech. It often appears alongside verbs of referencing or describing, and can be contrasted with synonyms such as edellä mainitut (the aforementioned) or mainitut (the mentioned). The choice between kyseiset and more neutral alternatives can influence tone, with kyseiset signaling a text’s formal or procedural register.

See also concepts: aforementioned, in question, legal phrasing.