erityiseksi

Erityiseksi is a translative singular form of the Finnish adjective erityinen, meaning special or distinctive. In Finnish grammar, translative forms express a change of state or designation, roughly corresponding to “to become” or “as” in English. Therefore erityiseksi is used in predicative constructions where something or someone is described as becoming or being designated as special, distinctive, or particular.

Common usage and constructions

Erityiseksi is typically found with verbs of becoming, designation, or naming, such as tulla, tehdä, or nimitttää. Examples include: Hänet nimitettiin erityiseksi johtajaksi (He was appointed as a special/distinctive leader). Projekti muutettiin erityiseksi tapahtumaksi (The project was transformed into a special event). Hänet asetettiin erityiseksi asiantuntijaksi (He was designated as a special expert). In these phrases, erityiseksi marks the new status or role.

Etymology and related forms

The word derives from the adjective erityinen, plus the translative suffix -ksi. The related adverb is erityisesti, used to mean “especially” or “in particular.” Other related terms include eriyminen (divergence), eriytyminen (splitting), and various compound forms that describe special-purpose designations or distinctions.

Usage notes

Erityiseksi is more common in formal or official language, especially in contexts involving appointments, recognitions, or formal designations. It is not used for general emphasis like the adverb erityisesti; for emphasis, erityisesti is preferred.

See also

erityinen, erityisesti, translatiivinen suffix -ksi, Finnish grammar.