Jonoiksi

Jonoiksi is a Finnish word-form derived from the noun jono, which means a line or queue. The suffix -ksi is the translative case in Finnish, used to express a change of state or transformation into something, or to designate a role. Therefore, jonoiksi conveys the sense of “into a queue” or “as queues” and is used in contexts where a grouping or reorganization into lines is described.

In usage, jonoiksi appears in sentences about organization, crowd management, logistics, or data processing, where items or people are rearranged into sequential lines or categorized into separate queues. It can also appear in more technical or metaphorical contexts to describe processes that create parallel lines or categories.

Grammatical notes are that jonoiksi is a translative form. It typically follows verbs of becoming, placing into a state, or classifying, and it often functions as a complement expressing the resulting condition. Its exact interpretation can depend on surrounding pronouns, verbs, and context, particularly regarding number and definiteness.

Examples include: "Henkilöt jaettiin jonoiksi." ("People were divided into queues.") and "Tuotteet asetettiin jonoiksi." ("The products were arranged into queues.") These illustrate the core sense of transformation into queues in practical Finnish usage.

See also: jono, translative case, Finnish grammar.