Kuohuvaksi

Kuohuvaksi is the translative form of the Finnish adjective kuohuva, meaning foaming or frothy. In Finnish grammar, the translative case (-ksi) expresses a change of state or transformation into something, so kuohuvaksi means “into a foamy state” or “to become foamy.” The base adjective kuohuva describes surfaces, liquids, or mixtures that produce foam or bubbles, or have a bubbly texture.

Usage and examples: Kuohuvaksi is used with verbs that express change of state, such as muuttua (to become) or tulla (to become). It is commonly seen in descriptions of liquids or mixtures that start to foam. Examples include: Vesi muuttui kuohuvaksi kiehuessaan. Maito muuttuu kuohuvaksi, kun se kiehuu. These sentences illustrate a transition into a foamy condition during heating.

Related forms and notes: Related forms include kuohuva (the base adjective meaning foaming), kuohua (the verb “to foam”), and kuohu (the noun “foam”). The translative form follows the general pattern of turning adjectives into states, as in kuivuvaksi (to become dry) or voittoiseksi in other contexts. Kuohuvaksi functions primarily as a grammatical device to describe a change of state rather than a permanent attribute.

See also: Finnish grammar translative case, kuohu (foam), kuohua (to foam).