Taivumiseksi

Taivumiseksi is a Finnish grammatical form that can be described as the translative construction derived from taivuminen, the noun meaning bending or the act of bending. The form is formed by adding the translative suffix -ksi to the stem taivumis-, yielding taivumiseksi, which in gloss can be understood as “into bending” or “for bending.” In Finnish, the translative case often signals change of state or transformation, and taivumiseksi is used in contexts that describe the outcome or direction toward a bending state.

Morphology and derivation

The base concept is taivuminen (bending or flexion). The translative suffix -ksi marks a change of state or direction toward the described condition, producing taivumiseksi. This construction is characteristic of more formal or technical language and can appear in specialized texts such as biomechanics, ergonomics, or architectural discussions where describing a motion, pose, or design feature in terms of its ultimate bent form is relevant.

Usage and context

Taivumiseksi tends to occur in written Finnish rather than everyday speech. It is most common in technical, instructional, or descriptive passages where the author seeks to convey a transition into a bent or flexed state. Because it is a specialized form, it can be unfamiliar to readers outside the relevant field. In many practical contexts, speakers may opt for simpler expressions that describe bending without invoking the translative form.

Relation to other forms

Taivumiseksi is part of a broader pattern in Finnish where the translative -ksi marks a change of state (for example, becoming X). It can be contrasted with the noun taivuminen in non-translative uses or with other expressions that denote purpose or result, depending on the stylistic and terminological needs of the text.

See also: taivuminen, taivuttaa, taivua, translative case.