joustamattomiksi

Joustamattomiksi is the translative plural form of the Finnish adjective joustamaton, meaning not flexible or rigid. The form is used to express a change into a state of inflexibility, typically with verbs that indicate becoming or transforming, such as tulla or muuttua.

In Finnish grammar, the translative case marks a change of state, and the suffix -ksi is used to form the translative. When applied to plural subjects or to refer to inflexible states in plural, the ending becomes -iksi, giving joustamattomiksi. For example, you can say that a single entity has become inflexible with joustamattomaksi, while multiple entities can be described as having become inflexible with joustamattomiksi.

Usage and examples:

- Organisaatio on tullut joustamattomaksi. (The organization has become inflexible.)

- Hankkeiden aikataulut ja budjetit ovat tulleet joustamattomiksi. (The projects’ schedules and budgets have become inflexible.)

- Prosessit ovat muuttuneet joustamattomiksi, mikä heikentää reagointikykyä. (The processes have become inflexible, reducing responsiveness.)

Etymology and related terms:

Joustamattomiksi derives from joustamaton (not flexible) and the suffix -ksi indicating a state change, with the plural form -iksi for the translative. Related concepts include joustavuus (flexibility) and joustava (flexible). In linguistic use, joustamattomiksi is primarily a descriptive or analytical term appearing in formal writing, policy analysis, or discussions of organizational or design rigidity.

See also: Finnish grammar, translative case, joustamuus and related adjectives such as joustava and joustavuus.