Operaatoreiksi

Operaatoreiksi is a Finnish translative plural form of the noun operaattori, meaning “into operators” or “as operators.” It is used to express a change of state or a role that someone or something takes on, typically after a process, training, or new responsibilities.

Morphology and meaning: The translative case (-ksi, plural -iksi) marks transformation or a new function. With operaattori, operaatoreiksi signals becoming operators (plural) or acting in the capacity of operators. This form is common in descriptions of career changes, vocational training, or assignments where the subject assumes the function of operators rather than simply performing operator tasks.

Usage and examples:

- Singular: Hän tuli operaattoriksi. (He became an operator.)

- Plural: Meistä tuli operaattoreiksi koulutuksen jälkeen. (We became operators after the training.)

- General sense: Kurssin suorittaneita ohjattiin toimimaan operaattoreiksi. (Those who completed the course were directed to work as operators.)

Nuances: The translative emphasizes a transition or new role rather than a long-standing job title alone. It often appears with verbs like tulla, muuttua, or toimia, indicating that the subject is entering a new functional identity (as operators) rather than simply performing operator tasks in the present.

Context: Operaattori can refer to someone who operates machinery, a systems operator, or a telecommunications operator, depending on context. The translative form operaatoreiksi is most common in discussions of training outcomes, career paths, or official role descriptions where a shift to becoming operators is being described.