Suurennettavaksi

Suurennettavaksi is a Finnish non-finite verb form derived from the verb suurentaa, meaning to enlarge or magnify. It is formed by adding the passive present-participle suffix -ttava to the verb stem and the translative suffix -ksi, yielding a construction that can be read as “to be enlarged” or “for enlargement.” The form is primarily used in formal or technical language to indicate a state that something should or will be subjected to enlargement.

In usage, suurennettavaksi functions as a non-finite clause or a noun-like phrase that expresses purpose or intended outcome. It is commonly found in instructions, captions, labels, or UI texts where an element is designated to be magnified. For example, a label such as kuva suurennettavaksi can be understood as “image to be enlarged.” Similarly, phrases like suurennettavaksi tarkoitettu grafiikka refer to graphics intended for enlargement. The form emphasizes the intended action rather than a completed action.

Suurennettavaksi is less common in everyday conversation, where speakers more often use simpler constructions. It is closely related to the participial adjective suurennettava (the one to be enlarged); adding -ksi marks the translative case, aligning the phrase with a purpose or result. In Finnish grammar, -ttava forms frequently appear in technical writing, product documentation, and signage to convey actions directed at future enlargement.