Lopputulemaksi

Lopputulemaksi is a Finnish translative form of the noun lopputulema, meaning “final conclusion” or “end result.” It is used in formal Finnish to indicate that a particular statement, finding, or recommendation is being presented as the concluding outcome of an analysis, discussion, report, or decision process.

Etymology and form: Lopputulema combines loppu (end) with tulema (coming into being, emergence). The suffix -ksi in Finnish marks the translative case, expressing transformation or role. Therefore lopputulemaksi literally conveys “as the final conclusion.” This form is common in written, administrative, academic, and legal contexts where conclusions are stated or attributed to a process.

Usage: The word signals an interpretation or inference rather than an objective fact. It is often used with verbs of reporting or presenting, such as todettiin (it was found), esitetään (is presented), or määriteltiin (was defined). Examples include: “Keskustelun lopputulemaksi todettiin, että hanketta on jatkettava,” meaning that the discussion’s final conclusion was that the project must continue; and “Raportin lopputulemaksi esitetään uuden strategian laatiminen,” meaning the report proposes creating a new strategy as its final conclusion.

Nuance and register: Lopputulemaksi is a neutral, formal expression suitable for official documents, research reports, and policy texts. It can be contrasted with synonyms such as johtopäätös (conclusion) or lopullinen tulos (final outcome), which may carry slightly different connotations depending on context.

See also: lopputulema, johtopäätös, lopullinen tulos.