kansainvälisemmäksi

Kansainvälisemmäksi is the translative form of the Finnish adjective kansainvälinen in its comparative degree kansainvälisempi. It expresses a change toward a more international state or quality, and it is used with verbs that describe becoming, such as tulla, muuttua, or tehdä. The translative suffix -ksi marks the change of state: kansainvälisemmäksi means “into a more international (state).”

Usage and context

The phrase is common in discussions about organizations, programs, or policies that aim to increase internationality. Examples include: “Yritys pyrkii tulemaan kansainvälisemmäksi,” meaning the company aims to become more international. “Tavoitteena on tehdä oppilaitoksesta kansainvälisemmäksi” describes an effort to make an educational institution more international. The form can also appear in analyses of globalization, cross-border collaboration, and internationalization strategies in business, education, and public administration.

Grammatical notes

Kansainvälisemmäksi is the translative case form of the comparative adjective kansainvälisempi. In Finnish grammar, the translative is used to indicate a change of state or transformation, often with verbs like tulla, muuttua, or tehdä. The base concept is internationality (kansainvälinen), and kansainvälisemmäksi specifies the direction of change toward greater international characteristics.

Relation to related terms

The term relates to kansainvälistyminen (internationalization), kansainvälinen (international), and related discussions of globalization and cross-cultural collaboration. It is primarily a descriptive, evaluative expression used in formal and semi-formal Finnish discourse.