siunauksia

Siunauksia is the partitive plural form of the Finnish noun siunaus, meaning a blessing. Siunaus refers to an act of blessing or to blessings in general, and it is derived from the verb siunata (to bless). The form siunauksia is used when blessings are treated as an indefinite quantity or as general well-wishes, as in phrases like toivottaa siunaauksia or antaa siunauksia. The corresponding nominative plural is siunaukset.

In religious contexts, blessings are often understood as rites or prayers performed by clergy or elders, such as during baptisms, weddings, confirmations, or special prayers. A blessing may be bestowed on individuals, families, or events, and can be invoked for guidance, protection, or gratitude. In secular use, siunauksia functions as a conventional expression of good wishes in everyday language, cards, letters, or public speeches, for example to wish someone blessings for a new phase in life, health, or success.

Usage notes: siunaus is the base noun; its plural nominative is siunaukset, while the partitive plural is siunauksia, used with verbs or constructions that require partitive. Typical phrases include toivottaa siunaauksia, antaa siunauksia, or lähetä siunauksia, often paired with other well-wishes such as onnea or menestystä.