Hyväkuntoisiksi

Hyväkuntoisiksi is a Finnish translative form of the adjective hyväkuntoinen, meaning “in good condition” or “fit.” The translative suffix -ksi (or -iksi in plural) marks a change of state, so hyvääkuntoisiksi describes a process or result of becoming or being brought into good condition. The form can express a transition for a single object (hyväkuntoiseksi) or multiple objects (hyväkuntoisiksi).

Usage and contexts

The term is common in formal, administrative, or technical language, especially in discussions of repairs, maintenance, restoration, or assessments of condition. It often appears with verbs such as tulla, muuttua, or saada, which indicate transformation into the specified state. In everyday language, speakers more often use phrases like “hyvin kunnossa” or “hyväkuntoinen” for the current state, whereas hyvääkuntoisiksi emphasizes the change or target state.

Morphology and agreement

Hyväkuntois- is the stem, and -eksi or -eksi (singular) / -iksi (plural) is the translative suffix. Therefore, singular example: Rakennus on todettu hyväkuntoiseksi. Plural example: Vanhat rakennukset on todettu hyväkuntoisiksi. The choice between -iseksi and -iksi depends on number (singular vs. plural) and the surrounding grammatical construction.

Examples

- Hankkeen tavoitteena on saada vanhat rakennukset hyväkuntoisiksi. (The project aims to bring the old buildings into good condition.)

- Rakennus on todettu hyväkuntoiseksi. (The building has been found to be in good condition.)

- Laitteet ovat käyneet läpi kunnostuksen ja tulevat hyväkuntoisiksi. (The devices have undergone repair and will become in good condition.)

Etymology and register

The word combines hyvä (good) + kunto (condition/fitness) + -inen, with the translative suffix -ksi/kiksi. It is a formal term and is less common in casual speech.