Kokonaiseksi

Kokonaiseksi is a Finnish word used as the translative form of the adjective kokonainen, meaning "whole" or "complete." It denotes a state of becoming or existing as a whole. The translative suffix -ksi expresses a change of state or role, so kokonaiseksi can be understood as "into a whole" or "as a whole." The form appears mainly in standard Finnish and in more formal registers; it is less common in everyday, colloquial speech.

In usage, kokonaiseksi emphasizes unity and integrity of a set of parts or elements when considered as a single entity rather than as separate components. It is often found in descriptive, analytical, or technical writing, including discussions of systems, processes, or results where wholeness is the focus. The form functions as a predicative complement in clauses and is used with verbs that express becoming or transformation, such as tulla or muuttua, to indicate a transition to the state of wholeness.

Etymology: kokonaiseksi is derived from the stem related to koko/kokonainen meaning "whole" or "complete," with the translative suffix -ksi signaling a change of state or role.

Grammar: kokonaiseksi is an adjective in the translative case. It is not a noun, but it can serve as a predicative complement in a sentence, describing the resulting state of a subject.

See also: kokonaisuus (totality), kokonainen (whole), translative case in Finnish.