päiväyksien

The Finnish word "päiväyksien" is the genitive plural form of "päiväys," which translates to "date" or "dating" in English. Therefore, "päiväyksien" refers to the "of dates" or "belonging to dates." It is used in grammatical contexts where possession or origin related to multiple dates is indicated. For example, one might discuss "päiväyksien vertailu" which means "comparison of dates." Similarly, "päiväyksien virhe" translates to "error in dates."

The function of the genitive plural in Finnish, as exemplified by "päiväyksien," is to show that something belongs to or is related to more than one instance of the noun in question. This grammatical case is crucial for constructing grammatically correct sentences when referring to a collection or group of dates. Understanding this declension helps in comprehending texts that discuss multiple chronological points, such as historical records, legal documents with various effective dates, or even personal calendars where multiple dates are being referenced collectively. It is a common grammatical feature encountered in various Finnish texts.