viivästyneiden

The term "viivästyneiden" is the genitive plural form of the Finnish adjective "viivästynyt," which translates to "delayed" or "late" in English. In Finnish grammar, the genitive case often indicates possession or relationship, and the plural form signifies that the adjective is describing multiple entities. Therefore, "viivästyneiden" refers to "of the delayed ones" or "belonging to the delayed ones."

This grammatical form is commonly used in contexts where a noun is implied or understood. For example, one might encounter phrases like "viivästyneiden tapaaminen" (the meeting of the delayed ones) or "viivästyneiden odotus" (the wait of the delayed ones). The specific meaning of "viivästyneiden" will depend on the surrounding context and what or whom is being referred to as delayed. It can apply to people, objects, events, or processes.

The concept of delay is universal, and Finnish, like many languages, has specific grammatical structures to express nuances related to it. The genitive plural form "viivästyneiden" provides a concise way to connect the idea of delay to multiple subjects within a sentence. Understanding this grammatical form is crucial for comprehending Finnish texts where the genitive plural of "viivästynyt" appears.