tähdien

Tähdien is a Finnish word that translates to "stars" in English. It is the genitive plural form of the word "tähti," which means "star." This grammatical form is used when referring to stars in a possessive or partitive sense, such as in phrases like "the light of the stars" (tähdien valo) or "among the stars" (tähdien joukossa).

The concept of stars holds significant cultural and scientific importance in Finland, as it does in many other cultures. Finnish folklore and mythology often feature celestial bodies, with stars sometimes personified or used as navigational markers. In a scientific context, Finnish observatories and astronomers have contributed to the study of stars and the wider universe.

The word "tähdien" itself appears in various contexts, from poetry and song lyrics to scientific discussions. Its usage depends on the grammatical structure of the sentence and the intended meaning. Understanding this grammatical nuance is key to comprehending Finnish expressions related to celestial objects. The collective noun for stars is often used in a metaphorical sense as well, referring to something vast, distant, or aspirational.