paluun

Paluun is a Finnish noun form. It is the genitive singular of paluu, which means “return” or “comeback.” The form is used to indicate possession or a relation to a return in phrases such as paluun syy (“the reason for the return”), paluun jälkeen (“after the return”), and paluun suunnittelu (“planning of the return”). In Finnish grammar, the genitive suffix -n marks this form.

Paluu itself is a noun derived from the verb palata, “to return.” The usage of paluun is primarily grammatical, appearing in written and spoken Finnish when the noun paluu is being connected to another element by possession or relation. It is not a standalone lexical item with independent meaning beyond its function as the genitive of paluu.

Outside Finnish, paluun is not a recognized term in English-language lexicons, and may appear only as part of Finnish phrases that are transliterated into other languages or as a rare proper noun in limited contexts.

See also: paluu, palata, Finnish grammar, genitive case.