naapureiden
Naapureiden is the genitive plural form of the Finnish noun naapuri, meaning neighbor. It denotes possession or association by multiple neighbors; for example, naapureiden piha translates to the neighbors’ yard. As a grammatical form, it functions to indicate ownership or relation rather than a separate lexical item.
Form and usage: The genitive plural is formed by adding the suffix -iden to the stem naapuri,
- Naapureiden auto on parkissa. (The neighbors’ car is in the parking space.)
- Naapureiden koirat haukkuivat koko yön. (The neighbors’ dogs barked all night.)
- Naapureiden kesken päätettiin järjestää juhlat. (Among the neighbors, it was decided to host a party.)
Notes: Naapureiden is a possessive/genitive form and does not constitute a standalone noun. It is commonly used
See also: Finnish grammar, Genitive case, Noun morphology in Finnish.