Nopeammiksi

Nopeammiksi is a Finnish linguistic term that describes the translative form of the adjective nopea (fast) used to express a change of state toward greater speed. The form is derived from the comparative adjective nopeampi combined with the translative suffix -ksi, yielding nopeammaksi, which signals a shift to becoming faster.

In Finnish grammar, the translative case marks a transition or change of state. Nopeammaksi commonly appears in constructions with verbs that denote making or becoming, such as tehdä (to make) or tulla (to become). Examples include: "Tämä muutos tekee järjestelmästä nopeammaksi" (This change makes the system faster) and "Hän haluaa työn nopeammaksi" (He wants the work to be faster). In these contexts, nopeammaksi functions as a predicative complement describing the resulting state.

Etymology and form: nopeammaksi is formed from nopea (fast) with the comparative marker -mpi to form nopeampi (faster), then the translative -ksi to indicate change of state, producing nopeammaksi.

Usage notes: Nopeammaksi is standard Finnish and is used in written and spoken language to convey enhancement of speed or efficiency. It is not a standalone adverb; rather, it forms part of a predicate or infinitival construction expressing a transition.

See also: Finnish grammar, translative case, comparative adjectives, -ksi suffix, predicative complements, Kotimaisten kielten keskus (Kotus).

References: Finnish grammar resources and reference grammars, including Kotus materials on translative constructions and comparative adjectives.