Tulosteeksi

Tulosteeksi is the translative singular form of the Finnish noun tuloste, meaning a printout or printed version of a document. In Finnish grammar, the translative case expresses a change into a new state or form, so tulosteeksi literally means “into a printout” or “as a printout.” The term is common in technical and formal language, especially in contexts dealing with document handling, data output, and printing workflows.

Etymology and usage: Tulosteesta comes from tuloste (printout) combined with the translative suffix -eksi. It is used when describing that something is converted, prepared, or presented in a printout form. The expression emphasizes the intended or produced physical or printable version of information.

Common usages and examples: The phrase is often found with verbs such as muuttaa, valmistella, or tallentaa. Examples include: “Muunna tämä raportti tulosteeksi.” (Convert this report into a printout.) “Valmistelemme tämän asiakirjan tulosteeksi.” (We are preparing this document as a printout.) “Tiedot voidaan esittää tulosteeksi yhdellä sivulla.” (The data can be presented as a printout on a single page.) In everyday Finnish, tulosteeksi tends to appear in written, procedural, or administrative contexts rather than casual speech.

Nuance: Tulosteeksi specifically refers to the printed or printable form, not merely a digital file. It denotes a state achieved through printing or formatting for physical distribution, archival, or review.