Kuvaajiksi

Kuvaajiksi is a Finnish word form used to denote becoming or functioning as photographers. It is the translative plural form of kuvaaja, which means photographer. In Finnish, the translative case marks a change of state or role, with the singular form kuvaajaksi and the plural form kuvaajiksi. The form is typically used with verbs of becoming or acting, such as tulla (to become) or ryhtyä and toimia (to work as).

Common usage examples illustrate its meaning. Monet nuoret haaveilevat tulevansa kuvaajiksi, expressing the idea of becoming photographers. Henkilöt voivat ryhtyä kuvaajiksi in a professional context, meaning they begin to work as photographers. The phrase is especially common when discussing careers or roles in photography.

Formation and related forms. The base noun kuvaaja is formed from kuva- (picture) plus the agent noun suffix -aja, meaning a person who does something. The translative suffix -ksi indicates transformation or a role, and in plural it becomes -iksi, yielding kuvaajiksi. The corresponding singular form is kuvaajaksi (into a photographer).

Notes. The word is specific to Finnish grammar and vocabulary for discussing careers or roles in photography. It can be part of clauses about future plans, training, or employment, typically after verbs like tulla, ryhtyä, or toimia. Related topics include the translative case in Finnish and the use of agent nouns with -aja in occupational terms.

See also. Finnish translative case; agent nouns in Finnish; kuvaaja as a base noun (photographer).