Teolliseksi

Teolliseksi is a Finnish word that functions as the translative form of the adjective teollinen, meaning industrial. It expresses a change of state or condition, roughly translating to “into an industrial [state/condition]” or “to become industrial.” In Finnish, the translative case (-ksi) is used with verbs that denote becoming, such as muuttua (to become) and tulla (to become), and with noun phrases describing a new state.

Etymology and form: teollinen is derived from teollisuus (industry) and the noun/adjective suffix -inen. The translative form teolliseksi preserves the stem while adding -ksi, signaling a transition to an industrial status.

Usage notes:

- Commonly occurs with verbs of becoming: Maa muuttuu teolliseksi valtioksi. The country is becoming an industrial state.

- It also appears in phrases like: Alueesta on tulossa teolliseksi alueeksi. It is becoming an industrial area.

- Teolliseksi contrasts with teollisesti, which is the adverb meaning “industrially.” Teolliseksi marks a state change, whereas teollisesti describes the manner of action.

Examples:

- Hallituksen tavoitteena on tehdä maasta teollinen valtioksi, mikä vaatii investointeja. (The government aims to make the country an industrial state, which requires investments.)

- Hanke tähtää siihen, että alueesta tulee teolliseksi alueeksi. (The project aims for the area to become an industrial area.)

Related terms include teollistua (to industrialize, to become industrialized), teollisuus (industry), and teollinen (industrial).