ennätykseen

ennätykseen is the illative singular form of the Finnish word ennätys, which translates to "record" in English. The illative case in Finnish indicates movement into, or a state of being within, a place or a concept. Therefore, "ennätykseen" literally means "into the record" or "towards the record."

In practical usage, "ennätykseen" is often found in phrases that describe the act of achieving or breaking a record. For example, "päästä ennätykseen" means "to get into the record" or "to achieve a record." Similarly, "rikkoa ennätys" means "to break a record," and the illative form might appear in a sentence like "pyrkiä ennätykseen," meaning "to strive for a record."

The concept of a record itself, ennätys, applies to various fields, including sports, science, and even everyday achievements. Whether it's a world record in athletics or a personal best in a hobby, the Finnish language uses the term ennätys to denote these exceptional achievements. The illative form "ennätykseen" specifically highlights the direction or intention towards reaching such a notable accomplishment. It signifies the goal or the destination of an effort aimed at surpassing previous benchmarks.