Ympyröiksi

Ympyröiksi is a Finnish linguistic term referring to the translative plural form of the noun ympyrä, meaning circle. The form expresses a change of state into circles or designation as circles, and is used in contexts describing transformation or categorization into circular shapes. In grammar, the translative case answers the question “into what?” with a sense of becoming or turning into.

The base noun ympyrä forms the translative singular as ympyräksi. When the expression refers to more than one circle, the form becomes ympyröiksi. The plural translative ending -öiksi is derived from the general translative pattern, with a vowel change (ä → ö) that accompanies the transition from singular to plural stems. Thus ympyrä → ympyröiksi illustrates both the translative case and pluralization.

Usage notes include that ympyröiksi primarily appears in formal or descriptive language, often in scientific, mathematical, or artistic contexts where objects or concepts are described as being transformed into circular shapes, grouped into circles, or designated as circular forms. Examples include sentences like “Kuvitus muuttui ympyröiksi” (The illustration turned into circles) or “Kuvakokoelma jaettiin ympyröiksi” (The image collection was divided into circles). As with other translative forms, oikea conjunctions and verbs (such as muuttua or tulla) typically accompany ympyröiksi to convey the sense of becoming.