aiemmaksi

Aiemmaksi is a grammatical form in Finnish that expresses becoming earlier. It is derived from the adjective aiempi (meaning earlier) with the translative suffix -ksi, which in Finnish marks a change of state or transformation into something else. The form aiemmaksi is typically used with verbs that denote changing timing or scheduling, rather than as a standalone adjective.

Usage and examples: In sentences describing adjustments to time or scheduling, aiemmaksi appears as the complement of a verb or as part of a predicate. For example, ajoitus voidaan tehdä aiemmaksi (the timing can be made earlier). Päivämäärä muutetaan aiemmaksi (the date is changed to an earlier one). It can also occur in comparative constructions such as aiemmaksi kuin, used to compare times or deadlines.

Etymology and range: The base is aiempi, meaning earlier, and the suffix -ksi marks a transformation into that state. This form is part of standard Finnish grammar and is most common in formal, administrative, or scheduling contexts.

Notes: Aiemmaksi is not a separate lexical item with its own meaning beyond the grammatical function of becoming earlier; its interpretation depends on the surrounding verb and context. While its usage is appropriate in technical or process-oriented discourse, it may sound formal in casual speech.

See also: Finnish grammar, translative case, comparative forms, time management terminology.