Syvyyksiin

Syvyyksiin is a Finnish phrase meaning “into the depths” or “to the depths.” It blends the noun syvyys (depth) with the illative plural suffix -ksiin, which marks movement toward a place or state. The expression is used both literally, to describe moving toward deep water or deep space, and figuratively, to signify immersion in an experience, mood, or mystery.

In usage, syvyyksiin appears in literature, journalism, and everyday speech as a way to convey immersion or descent into something unknown or dangerous. It can function as a prepositional phrase or as a predicate complement, as in sentences like “lähdetään syvyyksiin” (let’s go into the depths). The nuance often carries connotations of awe, risk, or existential exploration, depending on context.

Etymologically, syvyys denotes depth, and the illative suffix -ksiin is one of several forms used to express “into” in Finnish, with plural usage suggesting movement toward multiple depths or a general sense of deep immersion. While syvyyksiin is a valid and common phrase, it is not primarily a fixed title of a single widely known work; rather, it appears across sources as a poetic or descriptive expression.

See also: Finnish language; Illative case; Depth; Nautical and metaphorical imagery in Finnish.