erikoisuudeksi

Erikoisuudeksi is a translative form of the Finnish noun erikoisuus, meaning "specialty" or "peculiarity." The suffix -ksi marks the translative case, which is used to express becoming something or designation as something. In practical use, erikoisuudeksi designates that a thing is being presented or promoted as a specialty.

Usage and sense: The form occurs in contexts such as culinary, marketing, and cultural descriptions. It typically follows verbs of becoming or designation, such as tulla, tehdä, or muuttaa. It signals a change of status, for example a dish or product being promoted to a "specialty" on a menu or in promotional material. It is common in both formal and semi-formal Finnish writing.

Nuances and related forms: The corresponding essive erikoisuutena means "as a specialty" in a steady state, while the nominative erikoisuus is the word for "a specialty" in isolation. The choice between translative -ksi and essive -na depends on nuance: becoming versus existing role.

Examples: Ravintola haluaa tehdä tämän annoksen erikoisuudeksi ruokalistalleen. (The restaurant wants to make this dish a specialty on its menu.) Tuotteesta on tehty erikoisuudeksi. (The product has been made into a specialty.)