Harkituksi

Harkituksi is a Finnish verbal form derived from the verb harkita, meaning to deliberate or consider. In standard Finnish it functions as a predicative or nominalized participle used to indicate that something has been subjected to deliberation or is to be treated as such. The suffix -ksi signals a role or function, so harkituksi can convey “to be considered as” or “to be deliberated as.” The form is most common in formal, parliamentary, or administrative language and is less frequent in everyday speech.

Grammatically, harkituksi is typically described as a passive participial construction, distinct from the finite forms of harkita. It often appears in phrases where a proposal, plan, or decision is framed as having already undergone consideration, or where something is to be treated in a specific way as a result of deliberation. Related concepts include harkinta (deliberation), harkittu (deliberated), and harkintavalta (discretion or scope of judgment).

Usage notes: The form can express future-oriented or evaluative meaning depending on context, and it may appear with different nominalizations (such as toimenpiteeksi or ehdotukseksi) to mark the intended function or status. Its precise interpretation hinges on the surrounding clauses and the overall context.

See also: harkinta; harkittu; harkintavalta; toimenpiteeksi; ehdotukseksi.