altistuviksi

Altistuviksi is a Finnish grammatical form used to express a change of state into being exposed to something. It is the translative form (-ksi) of the participle or adjective altistuva, which means exposed or susceptible. The construction is typically used with verbs that indicate becoming or turning into a state, most often tulla (to become) or joutua (to have to; to end up).

In singular use, the form is altistuvaksi, while altistuviksi is used for plural subjects or when the context is generic and refers to becoming exposed to something in a broader sense. The complement that follows is usually in the allative or elative form, such as kemikaaleille (to/to chemicals) or ilmansaasteille (to air pollutants), depending on the exposure being described. Altistuviksi appears commonly in written and formal language, particularly in risk assessments, health-related contexts, and safety guidelines.

Usage examples illustrate the meaning clearly. For instance, "Henkilöt voivat tulla altistuviksi kemikaaleille ilman asianmukaisia suojavarusteita" means that people can become exposed to chemicals without proper protective equipment. "Altistuviksi tulemisen riskejä on tärkeää vähentää" discusses reducing the risks associated with becoming exposed. In everyday language, one might also say "Kun ympäristöolosuhteet muuttuvat, työntekijät voivat tulla altistuviksi uusille aineille," to describe exposure to new substances as conditions change.

See also: altistua, altistuminen, altistuvuus. These terms cover the action of becoming exposed, the ongoing exposure, and the susceptibility or likelihood of exposure.