toiveeni

Toiveeni is a Finnish noun phrase meaning "my wish." It is formed from the noun toive ("wish") with the first-person possessive suffix -ni, yielding toiveeni. The possessive suffix attaches directly to the noun and marks ownership by the speaker. In Finnish, toiveeni can function as a standalone noun phrase or as part of a larger sentence, where it can be the subject or the complement of a copular verb.

Usage: It expresses a personal aspiration or desire. Examples: "Toiveeni toteutui" (My wish came true). "Toiveeni on, ettei kukaan loukkaantuisi" (My wish is that no one would be hurt). Variants show other owners: "toiveesi" (your wish), "toiveensa" (his/her/its wish). The word is pronounced with the stress on the first syllable.

Cultural usage: The phrase is common in Finnish literature and music as a motif of personal longing. It is sometimes used as a title for songs, poems, or other works, reflecting its emotive resonance.

See also: toivo (hope), toive (wish), toiveikas (hopeful). The note clarifies that "toiveeni" exemplifies the first-person possessive form.