Jäseneksi

Jäseneksi is the translative form of the Finnish noun jäsen, meaning a member. The translative case marks a change of state, here the act or result of becoming a member of an organization, association, or group. The expression is common in both everyday and formal Finnish and appears in phrases such as tulla jäseneksi (to become a member) or valittiin jäseneksi (was elected as a member).

Usage commonly follows verbs that denote entering into membership, such as tulla, liittyä, or in formal contexts after elected or appointed actions. Examples include: Hän liittyi kerhoon ja tuli jäseneksi. Hänen valittiin jäseneksi hallitukseen. Häntä hyväksyttiin jäseneksi yhdistykseen.

Morphology and function: jäseneksi is a translative form used to express a change of status to membership. It is used with verbs of becoming or designation and indicates the state of being a member rather than the action of joining itself. In sentences, it often complements passive constructions or verb phrases that describe admission, election, or appointment to a group.

Related terms and notes: the base word is jäsen (member), with related forms such as jäsenyys (membership) and liittyminen (joining). The translative form jäseneksi is a common and conventional way to express “into a member” in Finnish, and it is widely understood across formal and informal contexts.