Lisäpisteiksi

Lisäpisteiksi is a Finnish term used to describe points that are awarded in addition to normal points, effectively serving as bonus or extra credit. It is commonly employed in educational settings, competitions, and gamified systems to indicate that a certain task or performance will be counted as extra points toward the overall score.

The term is formed from lisä- meaning “extra” or “additional,” piste meaning “point,” and the translative suffix -iksi (in plural as -iksi), which conveys the idea of something being considered or used as something else. In this form, lisäpisteiksi expresses that an action or result is counted “as extra points” rather than as ordinary points. It contrasts with lisäpisteitä, which would refer to an amount of extra points rather than the role of those points.

Usage and context: In schools, lisäpisteiksi is used when teachers declare that certain responses, tasks, or achievements will be accepted or rewarded as bonus points. In competitions or online platforms, parcours or activities may be designated lisäpisteiksi to boost a participant’s final ranking. The translative form emphasizes the function or designation of the points rather than their absolute quantity.

Notes: The phrase highlights a temporary or conditional addition to the score and is distinct from generic “extra points” expressed with other grammatical forms, such as lisäpisteitä. See also translative case and Finnish scoring terminology.