tervehdysten
Tervehdysten is the genitive plural form of the Finnish noun tervehdys, meaning greetings or salutations. The word is used to refer to greetings in a possessive or relational sense, for example in discussions about types or uses of greetings. In Finnish grammar, genitive plural forms indicate a relation to the noun in plural, such as ownership, category, or description.
Etymology and meaning: Tervehdys derives from the verb tervehtiä, to greet. As a noun, it denotes a
Usage and context: In everyday Finnish, the plural nominative tervehdykset is more common for simply saying
Cultural and communicative aspect: Greetings in Finnish culture vary by formality and setting, from formal salutations
See also: tervehdys, salutations, Finnish grammar, genitive case.