Verkkoiksi

Verkkoiksi is a Finnish grammatical form that functions as the translative plural of the noun verkko, meaning network. In this sense, it expresses a change of state or designation to networks. The translative suffix -ksi marks becoming something, and in the plural it combines with the plural ending to form -iksi, yielding verkkoiksi.

Etymology and morphology: The base term is verkko (network). The plural nominative is verkot, but when indicating transformation into networks, Finnish uses the translative suffix -ksi. For plural, the form becomes verkkoiksi. This mirrors other Finnish nouns where the singular would be verkoksi and the plural is verkkoiksi in corresponding contexts.

Usage and context: Verkkoiksi is primarily found in formal, technical, or written Finnish, especially in information technology, networking, and organizational design contexts. It denotes turning elements into networks or designating something as networks, rather than simply describing existing networks. It can be used with verbs of transformation or designation, such as muuntaa (to convert) or tehdä (to make).

Examples:

- Yritys yhdistää erilliset järjestelmät verkkoiksi.

- Hankkeessa joukko toimintoja on muutettava verkkoiksi, jotta ne toimisivat osana laajempaa verkostoa.

Relation to related terms: Verkko (network) is the base noun. Verkkoituminen or verkottuminen refer to networking or becoming networked more generally. The translative case in Finnish often expresses change of state, role, or designation, which is the function of verkkoiksi when used with appropriate verbs.

See also: Finnish translative case, -ksi/-iksi suffix, verkko, verkosto, verkottuminen.