Palkkioiksi

Palkkioiksi is a Finnish grammatical form of the noun palkkio, meaning rewards or compensation. It is used to express that something is designated or given as rewards, rather than as ordinary payment. The form represents the translative plural, indicating a role or function: “as rewards.”

In usage, palkkioiksi typically appears with verbs that govern the translative case, such as sovittiin, annettiin, or tarjottiin. It is common in formal or informational contexts, such as media reports, contracts, or announcements about incentives. For example, phrases like tietojen antamisesta palkkioiksi sovittiin 1 000 euroa (an agreement was reached to pay 1,000 euros as a reward for information) or palkkioiksi annettiin useita lahjakortteja tutkijoille (several gift cards were given as rewards to the researchers) illustrate its function.

Etymology and related forms: palkkioiksi is formed from palkkio (reward) plus the translative suffix -ksi, with the plural ending aligned to the context. Related terms include palkkio (singular reward) and broader concepts such as korvaus or kompensaation, depending on nuance.

Notes and considerations: The translative case in Finnish often signals a change of state or function. When using palkkioiksi, the focus is on the rewards as a designated outcome or role, rather than on ordinary payment. The phrase is stylistically neutral, suitable for reporting, official statements, or explanatory text.

See also: palkkio, palkkioiden, korvaus, kompensaatio.