huoneistoksi

Huoneistoksi is a Finnish word that translates to "into an apartment" or "as an apartment." It is a grammatical case ending, specifically the translative case, indicating a transformation or a change of state into an apartment. For example, the phrase "muuttaa huoneistoksi" means "to move into an apartment."

The translative case in Finnish is used to express the result of a change of state or identity. It can be formed by adding the suffix "-ksi" to the noun. In the case of "huoneisto," which means "apartment," the translative form is "huoneistoksi."

The word is commonly encountered in contexts related to housing and real estate. It signifies the process of something becoming or being converted into an apartment. This could refer to renovating a commercial space into a residential unit, or simply the act of moving one's residence into an existing apartment.

Understanding the translative case is crucial for comprehending Finnish grammar. "Huoneistoksi" exemplifies how this case ending conveys a transformation. The word itself is not a standalone entity but rather a grammatical form that modifies the meaning of the base noun.