eriäväksi

eriäväksi is a Finnish word that translates to "differently" or "as differing" in English. It is the translative case of the adverb eriävä, which itself is derived from the verb erota, meaning "to differ," "to separate," or "to graduate." The translative case in Finnish is used to indicate a change into a certain state or condition. Therefore, "eriäväksi" suggests a transformation or movement towards a state of being different or separate.

The word can be used in various contexts to describe a change in opinion, a divergence of paths, or a deviation from a norm. For example, one might say "mielipiteet muuttuivat eriäväksi" which means "opinions became different." Similarly, "hän suuntautui elämässä eriäväksi" could imply that someone took a different path in life. The grammatical function of "eriäväksi" is to highlight the outcome of a process that results in a distinction or variation. It emphasizes the final state of difference after a preceding event or period.