Päättymiseen

Päättymiseen is a Finnish illative form tied to the noun päättyminen, meaning end or termination. In grammar terms, it is the form used to express movement or relation toward an ending, a point in time when something ends, or a state that becomes ending. The base idea is a shift toward the conclusion or final phase of a process.

In Finnish, päättymiseen is formed from the noun päättyminen (the act of ending) and carries a sense of direction into the ending. It is most common in formal or written Finnish, where the illative case can express sequences, consequences, or relations connected to an end. The word is typically found with verbs and phrases that describe causes, relationships, or implications related to termination.

Usage and meanings can be nuanced. Päättymiseen often appears in contexts such as the following:

- Päättymiseen liittyvät tekijät, meaning factors related to the ending or termination.

- Sopimuksen päättymiseen johtaneet syyt, meaning the reasons that led to the contract’s termination.

- Henkilön elämän päättymiseen liittyvät kysymykset, meaning questions relating to the end of a life.

This form helps distinguish endings from other concepts like completion, continuation, or onset, depending on the surrounding verbs and nouns. In translation, it is typically rendered as “to/into the end” or “toward the ending” and is most precise in evaluative, legal, or academic texts.

See also: päättyminen, päättyä, illatiivi, Finnish grammar.