suojaimen

Suojaimen is the genitive singular form of the Finnish noun suojain, meaning a protective device or piece of protective equipment. The term suojain covers items designed to protect a person from hazards in work, sports, and daily life. Common examples include kypärä (helmet), suojalasit (safety glasses), korvasuojain (ear protection), hengityssuojain (respirator), and suojahanskat (protective gloves). The category also includes face shields and other equipment used to reduce exposure to injury or illness.

As a genitive form, suojaimen is used to indicate possession or association, appearing in phrases such as “suojaimen ominaisuudet” (the features of the protective device), “suojaimen kunnossapito” (maintenance of the protective device), and “kasvonsuojaimen hinta” (the price of the face shield). It is commonly used in product descriptions, safety regulations, and workplace manuals to specify characteristics or responsibilities related to protective equipment.

In usage, suojain is typically discussed in singular and plural forms depending on the context; suojaimen appears in phrases that name traits of a particular device.

See also: suojain, suojalasit, kypärä, hengityssuojaimet, korvasuojain.