loistavat
Loistavat is a Finnish adjective form, the nominative plural of loistava. It functions as a descriptive modifier for plural nouns and can also serve as a predicate adjective after a linking verb, such as olla (to be).
Loistava is commonly translated as “brilliant,” “shiny,” “splendid,” or “excellent,” depending on context. It can describe
As an adjective, loistavat agrees with the noun it describes in number and case. Examples:
- Nämä ideat ovat loistavat. (These ideas are brilliant.)
- Valot ovat loistavat. (The lights are brilliant/shiny.)
In genitive or other cases, forms change accordingly, for example loistavien with a following noun in genitive
Loistavat derives from loistaa, meaning “to shine,” with loiste meaning “glow” or “sheen.” Related forms include
Loistavat conveys both brightness and high quality. In everyday Finnish, it often emphasizes impressive performance, appearance,