Kansainvälisiksi

Kansainvälisiksi is a Finnish grammatical form derived from the adjective kansainvälinen, meaning "international". The word is the partitive or accusative plural of the adjective, used when the subject is being transformed or directed toward an international state or context. For instance, in the sentence "Käännämme kirjeet kansainvälisiksi," the phrase means "We are translating the letters into international ones" or more naturally, "We are making the letters international." The usage underscores a transition or modification rather than a description of inherent quality.

The base form kansainvälinen is widely employed in Finnish in contexts such as kansainvälinen kauppa (international trade), kansainvälinen arvo (international value), and kansainvälinen raja (international border). The plural accusative, kansainvälisiksi, appears in both spoken and written Finnish when an action applies to multiple entities. Comparable forms include urheiluvälineet kansainvälisiksi, meaning "sports equipment for international use," highlighting the adaptability of the word across domains.

Grammatically, kansainvälisiksi follows standard Finnish adjective inflection rules. The -iksi ending signals a conversion into a state rather than simply attributing quality. This morphological feature is shared with other Finnish descriptors such as paikallisiksi (into local) or työksi (into work). The capacity to morph adjectives into verbal or nominal states makes Finnish flexible for nuanced expression.

In a broader sense, kansainvälisiksi may appear in policy documents, academic discussions, and business communications where Finnish speakers emphasize the shift of objects, policies, or practices to align with international standards or frameworks. The term reflects Finland’s engagement with global processes and demonstrates how language encapsulates cultural and diplomatic realities.