Asuinpaikaksi

Asuinpaikaksi is a grammatical form derived from the Finnish noun asuinpaikka, meaning “place of residence.” In Finnish grammar, asuinpaikaksi uses the translative case suffix -ksi to indicate a change of state or designation, roughly translating to “as a place of residence” or “to become a place of residence.” It is not a separate concept on its own but a form used within sentences to express where someone will reside or which location is designated as a residence.

Usage is common in constructions with verbs of movement or change, such as muuttaa (to move) or valita (to choose), where the destination or status of residence is specified. In everyday language, asuinpaikaksi signals the target of a change in residence or the designation of a residence for a person. In administrative or legal contexts, it may appear in documents or guidelines that deal with changing or declaring one’s place of residence. It often appears alongside related terms such as asuinpaikka (the current or stated place of residence), kotikunta (municipality of residence), and rekisteröity osoite (registered address).

Etymologically, the form combines asuinpaikka with the translative suffix -ksi, which marks a transition into a state described by the noun. This makes asuinpaikaksi a useful construct for discussing changes of residence, formal designations of where one lives, or the assignment of a residence for administrative purposes.