Kivuliaaksi

Kivuliaaksi is a Finnish translative form of the adjective kivulias, meaning “painful.” In Finnish grammar, the suffix -ksi marks a change of state or when something is regarded as something, so kivuliaaksi literally conveys “into a painful state” or “as painful.” It is used with verbs of becoming or turning, such as tulla, muuttua, or tehdä, to describe how something shifts to a painful condition or is experienced as painful.

Usage and meaning

Kivuliaaksi describes a transition into pain, whether physical, emotional, or situational. It does not describe the pain itself as a static attribute; instead, it emphasizes the moment or process of becoming painful. The form is versatile and can appear in various constructions, often after verbs of change or causation.

Examples

Tilanne tuli kivuliaaksi. (The situation became painful.)

Tämä muutos teki tilanteen kivuliaaksi. (This change made the situation painful.)

Context and register

Kivuliaaksi is common in descriptive or formal writing, including medical or analytical contexts, where a clear statement about a shift in experience or condition is needed. It can carry a slightly technical or literary tone, but is understood in everyday Finnish as well.