ottelujen

Ottelu is a Finnish noun meaning a game or contest, typically in sports, between teams or individuals. The form ottelujen is the genitive plural of ottelu and is used to indicate a relationship to multiple matches, such as possession, association, or description.

In practice, ottelujen appears in phrases that refer to more than one match. Common usages include ottelujen tulokset (the results of the matches), ottelujen aikataulu (the schedule of the matches), and ottelujen järjestäminen (the organization of the matches). It also occurs in expressions describing actions related to multiple games, for example ottelujen seuraaminen (watching the matches) or ottelujen taustatiedot (background information about the matches).

Ottelujen is a standard part of Finnish grammar and is widely found in sports journalism, event programs, and official communications. It helps distinguish information pertaining to several games from information about a single game (which would use ottelu and its other forms, such as ottelun for singular genitive). The term is particularly common in contexts involving competition results, schedules, statistics, and organizational details for leagues, tournaments, and federations.

See also ottelu, the singular form, and related sports vocabulary in Finnish. The word is neutral and formal enough for encyclopedic or informational writing and is suitable for both general readership and specialized sports reporting.