ruokaaikojen

Ruokaaikojen is the genitive plural form of ruoka-aika, a Finnish noun meaning meal time or mealtimes. It is used in Finnish to refer to the concept of meal times in general or to the periods during which meals are eaten.

Etymology and form: Ruoka-aika is a compound noun formed from ruoka (food) and aika (time). The form ruokaaikojen indicates multiple meal times or ownership in plural contexts (for example, the routine of meal times or the rhythms of meal times). Common collocations include ruokaaikojen rytmi and ruokaaikojen muutokset, meaning the rhythm of meal times and changes to meal times.

Usage: The term is most commonly found in written language, such as articles, reports, or educational materials addressing eating patterns, nutrition, or daily schedules. In everyday speech, speakers usually use ruoka-aika for a single or general sense, or they specify a particular meal, such as lounasaika (lunch time) or illallinen (dinner).

See also: ruoka-aika, ruokailu, lounas, aamiainen.