rohkeat

Rohkeat is the plural form of the Finnish adjective rohkea, meaning bold or brave. It can function as an adjective that modifies a plural noun, as in rohkeat sankarit (“the brave heroes”), or it can be used nominally to refer to a group described as brave, often translated as “the brave ones.”

Grammatically, rohkeat is formed from the root rohkea with the plural suffix -t. It agrees with the noun it describes in number. In standard Finnish, rohkeat is written lowercase unless it appears at the beginning of a sentence or as part of a title or proper name.

Usage-wise, rohkeat is common in literary, journalistic, and rhetorical contexts to emphasize courage, resilience, or bold action. It can label individuals or groups—such as athletes, activists, or soldiers—who are characterized as bold. The term is versatile in headlines and slogans, where it adds emphasis without changing the underlying adjective meaning.

See also: rohkea, rohkeus, uroteko.