kilpaajoon

Kilpa-ajoon is a Finnish illative form meaning "into racing" or "to enter a race or competition." It is formed from kilpa- (to compete) and ajo (driving, racing) with the illative suffix -oon, which conveys movement toward or entry into the activity. The phrase is commonly used in sports language to describe participation in a race or event.

Usage and meaning

The term is typically used with verbs such as mennä, osallistua, or lähteä. Examples include: "Hän lähti kilpa-ajoon" (He went into the race), "ilmoittautua kilpa-ajoon" (to register for a race), and "kilpa-ajoon osallistujat" (participants in the race). The base noun "kilpa-ajo" refers to the activity of racing in general, while "kilpa-ajot" denotes the events themselves.

Context and scope

Kilpa-ajoon can apply to various forms of racing, including horse racing, motor racing, cycling, and track athletics. It is a common construction in Finnish sports journalism and everyday language when describing entering or competing in a race. The illative form highlights the movement toward participation rather than the act of competing alone.

Relation to related terms

The phrase is related to kilpa-ajo (the activity of racing) and kilpailu (competition). It also illustrates Finnish case usage, with the illative mark indicating destination or entry. The term can be used across different contexts where entering a race or competition is discussed.