Supistuviksi

Supistuviksi is a term used in Finnish linguistics to describe a translative form derived from the verb supistua, which means to contract, shrink, or become narrower. The translative suffix -ksi (often realized as -ksi in singular contexts) marks a change of state, roughly translating to “into a state of being contracted.” Supistuviksi is the form used to indicate that something is undergoing or has undergone that transformation, typically in descriptive or technical contexts.

Etymology and form: The root comes from supistua, and the translative suffix -ksi attaches to the stem in its participial form to express becoming. In some analyses, the exact surface form may vary with phonology and the surrounding grammar, resulting in forms like supistuvaksi or supistuviksi depending on the syntactic structure and number considerations.

Usage: Supistuviksi appears mainly in linguistic descriptions, typology, or discussions of mood and aspect related to change-of-state constructions. It is more common in textbooks, grammars, or analytical writing than in everyday speech. The form is typically used with verbs that describe a transition to a narrower, smaller, or more contracted condition, and it can appear in constructions with verbs like tulla or muuttua to express “to become contracted.”

Examples:

- Hinta tulee supistuvaksi, kun tarjonta ylittää kysynnän. (The price becomes contracted when supply exceeds demand.)

- Tilanne voi mennä supistuvaksi, jos varastot täyttyvät. (The situation may become contracted if inventories fill up.)

See also: supistua, translatiivinen (translative) case, Finnish grammar, state-change constructions.

Note: Supistuviksi is a specialized term and may be encountered primarily in linguistic discussions rather than in everyday language.