tyttäri

tyttäri is the plural form of the Finnish word "tytär," which translates to "daughter" in English. In Finnish, "tyttäri" refers to more than one daughter. This grammatical distinction is common in many languages, where nouns change form to indicate singularity or plurality.

The concept of daughters holds significant cultural and familial importance across various societies. In Finnish culture, as in many others, daughters are integral members of the family unit. The term "tyttäri" would be used when referring to a group of sisters or a family with multiple female offspring. For example, one might say "Heillä on kaksi tyttärtä" which means "They have two daughters."

The word itself, "tytär," and its plural form "tyttäri," are fundamental to understanding Finnish kinship terms. The grammatical structure of Finnish, like other Finno-Ugric languages, involves declension, where nouns change endings based on their grammatical case and number. "Tyttäri" represents the nominative plural form.

Understanding the nuances of Finnish grammar, including the pluralization of words like "tytär," is key to comprehending the language and its cultural context. The term "tyttäri" simply denotes the presence of multiple daughters within a family or a group.