Oppimiseksi

Oppimiseksi is a Finnish grammatical form that conveys purpose: it means “for learning” or “in order to learn.” It is the translative form derived from the noun oppiminen (learning) and is used to indicate the aim or function of an action, object, or arrangement in various contexts, especially in education and research. The suffix -ksi marks a change of state or purpose, so oppimiseksi signals that something is intended to support or enable learning.

Formation and use: Oppimiseksi is formed by adding the translative suffix -ksi to oppiminen, with the usual phonological adjustments of Finnish. It commonly appears in sentences describing aims, designs, or materials that serve learning. It can modify verbs, nouns, or entire noun phrases that relate to educational goals.

Usage examples:

- Tämä kurssi on suunniteltu oppimiseksi.

- Hankkeessa kehitetyt materiaalit on suunnattu oppimiseksi sekä aloittelijoille että edistyneille.

- Oppimiseksi tarkoitetut harjoitukset auttavat vahvistamaan ymmärrystä.

Context and nuance: Oppimiseksi is predominantly used in formal, educational, or technical Finnish. In everyday speech, speakers may prefer other constructions such as oppimiseen, oppimista varten, tai oppimisen tueksi, depending on the exact nuance. It should not be confused with forms that denote becoming something (for example, oppijaksi, to become a learner); oppimiseksi expresses purpose or function, not a state of transformation.

See also: oppiminen, translatiivinen case, tarkoitus.