sytyttimien

Sytyttimien is the genitive plural form of the Finnish noun sytytin, which denotes a device that produces a flame, such as a cigarette lighter or a gas-stove igniter. The term is used when referring to lighters as a group or to something related to lighters, for example in phrases describing their condition, use, or durability.

In Finnish, the basic forms of the word are sytytin (singular nominative), sytyttimen (singular genitive), sytyttimet (plural nominative), and sytyttimien (plural genitive). Examples include: “Tarkista sytyttimien toiminta ennen retkeä” and “Kaasulieden sytyttimien laatu vaihtelee.” These phrases show how sytyttimien marks possession or association with the lighters in question.

Etymology and usage: sytytin is derived from the verb sytyttää, meaning “to ignite” or “to set on fire.” As a common everyday item, sytyttimien refers to a range of ignition devices used in various settings, from personal lighters to built-in igniters in appliances. The word is employed in neutral, descriptive contexts, including safety discussions, product descriptions, and instructional text.

See also: tulitikku (match), laturi (charger) and other ignition-related terms in Finnish.