Yleisyydeksi

Yleisyydeksi is a Finnish grammatical form that expresses a transition into a state described by yleisyys, meaning universality or generality. It is the translative case of yleisyys, used to denote that something becomes general, widespread, or regarded as a general property. The form is most common in formal, theoretical, or scholarly writing, particularly in discussions of generality, norms, or widely applicable statements. In everyday speech, speakers more often use other expressions to convey similar ideas.

Etymology and morphology: yleisyys is formed from yleis- (general) with the noun suffix -yys. The translative suffix -deksi (sometimes realized as -ksi in practice) marks a change of state, yielding yleisydeksi or yleisyydeksi depending on phonological and stylistic considerations. Both forms appear in Finnish texts, but yleisyydeksi is also attested and understood as the standard translative form in many contexts.

Usage notes: The precise nuance of yleisyydeksi hinges on context. It denotes becoming or being designated as general or universal, rather than simply being general knowledge or public information. If the intended meaning concerns something intended for or available to the general public, other phrases such as yleisölle or julkiseen käyttöön are typically used instead.

Related terms: yleisyys (universality, generality), yleisö (the public, audience), julkisuus (openness or publicity), translative case (grammar topic in Finnish).

See also: Finnish grammar on the translative case, word formation with yleis-, and the semantic field of generality in linguistic and philosophical discourse.