matkoihinsa

Matkoihinsa is a Finnish word that translates to "to his/her/their journeys" or "on his/her/their journeys". It is the illative plural form of the word "matka", meaning journey or trip. The suffix "-ihinsa" indicates possession and the illative case, suggesting movement into or onto something.

The word is often used in a figurative sense to describe the progress or experiences someone is having in life, not necessarily a literal physical journey. For example, one might say someone is "on their matkoihinsa" to imply they are experiencing significant personal growth or undergoing a period of change.

In a more literal context, "matkoihinsa" would refer to the act of going on multiple journeys. For instance, "Hän valmistautuu matkoihinsa" means "He/She is preparing for his/her journeys." The plural form suggests a series of trips rather than a single excursion.

The grammatical structure of "matkoihinsa" is a key feature. The "matka" stem combines with the illative plural marker "-i-", followed by the third-person possessive suffix "-nsa" (which becomes "-hinsa" after a vowel). This suffix can refer to "his," "her," or "their," depending on the context of the sentence. The meaning is therefore derived from both the noun "matka" and the grammatical case and possessive suffix.