olennaisimpien

Olennaisimpien is a Finnish grammatical form rather than a standalone lexical entry. It is the genitive plural form of the superlative adjective olennaisimmat, which means “the most essential” or “the most important.” The form is used to indicate possession or relation to a noun in the genitive plural. In practice, olennaisimpien modifies a noun that is itself in the genitive plural.

In Finnish, adjectives agree with the nouns they describe in number and case. When the noun is in genitive plural, the adjective takes the corresponding genitive plural form. For example, in the phrase olennaisimpien asioiden lista, asioiden is genitive plural of asia (things), and olennaisimpien agrees with it to express “the list of the most essential things.” Other possible constructions include olennaisimpien päätösten vaikutus (the impact of the most essential decisions) or olennaisimpien seikkojen huomioiminen (noting the most essential considerations).

Usage and register: olennaisimpien appears mainly in formal or written Finnish, such as academic writing, policy documents, or analytical prose. It emphasizes prioritization and focus on the core elements rather than practical or routine items. In everyday speech, speakers might use the positive form or more colloquial alternatives like tärkeimmät or olennaiset, depending on tone and context.

Translation notes: in English, olennaisimpien is typically rendered as “of the most essential” or as “the most essential ones,” depending on the accompanying noun. Its use signals deliberate emphasis on essential priorities within a discussed set of items. See also olennaisuus, oleellinen, and olennaisimmat for related forms.