monikertaisten

Monikertaisten is the genitive plural form of the Finnish adjective monikertainen, meaning multifold or multifaceted. It is used to describe a plural noun in the genitive case, signaling multiplicity or diversification across several aspects or instances.

Etymology and form: The base adjective monikertainen is formed from moni- "many" + kerta "times/occurrences" and the suffix -nen, which marks adjectives. In the genitive plural, adjectives ending in -inen take the form -isten, yielding monikertaisten. This form precedes the noun it modifies: monikertaisten ilmiöiden... "the phenomena of many facets."

Usage: This construction appears mainly in written, formal Finnish—academic, analytical, or theoretical prose. It adds precision by stressing multiplicity and complexity rather than just "many." It commonly partners with nouns in genitive to indicate scope across several aspects, examples: "monikertaisten ilmiöiden syyt" (causes of multifaceted phenomena), "monikertaisten tekijöiden vaikutukset" (effects of multiple factors).

Alternatives: In everyday language speakers may use "monimutkainen" (complex) or "moninainen" (varied, diverse) depending on context.