Työkäytöksi

Työkäytöksi is a Finnish linguistic term formed from työ (work) and käyttö (use), with the translative suffix -ksi. It functions as the translative form of työkäyttö and means “as a work use,” “for use in work,” or “for work purposes.” In practice, työkäytöksi designates the role or state into which something is placed or designated, specifically in a professional or work-related context.

In grammar, the translative case (-ksi) expresses change of state, designation, or purpose. When combined with työkäyttö, työkäytöksi is used in formal language to specify that an object, system, or document is intended to be used in a work setting rather than for personal or casual use. It is common in procurement texts, technical documentation, licensing, and contract language to convey the intended use of equipment, software, or processes.

Common contexts for työkäytöksi include product labeling, user manuals, and agreement clauses where the purpose of use is restricted to professional environments. It serves to distinguish work-related use from other potential uses and to guide compliance, safety, and functionality requirements in organizational settings.

Examples of use in Finnish sentences are typically found in formal descriptions such as: “Laite on tarkoitettu työkäytöksi teollisuusympäristössä.” or “Sopimus määrittelee tuotteen työkäytöksi yrityksen prosesseissa.” While everyday speech often uses työkäyttöön or työkäyttöön tarkoitetun phrasing, työkäytöksi remains a precise, technical form appropriate for official or normative text.

Related concepts include työkäyttö (the general notion of work use) and the broader use of translative forms to denote function or role in Finnish.