Mineraaleiksi

Mineraaleiksi is the Finnish translative plural form of the noun mineraali ("mineral"). In Finnish grammar the translative case, marked by the suffix -ksi, expresses change of state, transformation, or designation; the plural form mineraaleiksi therefore conveys the meaning "into minerals" or "as minerals" when referring to multiple items.

Formation and usage: the base noun mineraali takes the plural stem mineraale- to which the translative suffix -iksi is added. The form is typically used to describe processes in which substances become minerals, are classified as minerals, or are converted for mineral-related purposes. Example sentences: "Ravinteet muuntuvat mineraaleiksi maaperässä" (Nutrients are converted into minerals in the soil) and "Hajoavat materiaalit päätyivät mineraaleiksi" (Decomposing materials ended up as minerals).

Etymology and pronunciation: the root mineraali is a loanword from international scientific vocabulary (via Swedish and Latin). Pronunciation follows Finnish phonology, with stress on the first syllable.

Related forms: the singular translative is mineraaliksi ("into/for a mineral"), the nominative plural is mineraalit, and the essive plural is mineraaleina ("as minerals" in a temporary or state sense). Understanding the translative versus essive distinction is important for correct nuance in translation and scientific description.

Contexts: the form appears in geology, soil science, biogeochemistry and everyday language when discussing transformations of matter into mineral form.