faksiin

Faksiin is the illative case form of the Finnish loanword faksi, meaning "to the fax" or "into the fax machine." The noun faksi is borrowed from English fax, and the illative suffix -iin forms faksiin to indicate direction toward a fax device or a fax number in contexts involving sending documents by fax.

Usage and context: In Finnish, faksiin is used with verbs of sending or delivering to indicate the destination of a fax. It is common in professional writing and documentation in sectors where fax remains in use, such as administration, healthcare, or law. In everyday language, many speakers prefer electronic means, but faksiin remains understood.

Examples: Lähetä allekirjoitettu sopimus faksiin 012345. (Send the signed contract to fax number 012345.) Asiakirja on saapunut faksiin ja tallennettu sähköiseen arkistoon. (The document has arrived by fax and has been stored electronically.)

Notes: The use of faksiin reflects historical and regional practices in which fax communication is still relevant. With ongoing shifts toward digital transmission, the frequency of faksiin in everyday Finnish may decline, though it remains a recognized term in formal and technical contexts.

See also: faksi, fax, faksipalvelu.