konkreettiseksi

Konkreettiseksi is the translative form of the Finnish adjective konkreettinen and is used to express a change of state into something concrete or tangible. It is commonly employed when abstract ideas or plans are transformed into practical, observable outcomes, such as goals, plans, or actions.

Grammatically, konkreettiseksi is formed with the translative suffix -ksi, used after a noun in a verb of becoming or transforming. Common constructions include muuttaa X konkreettiseksi and tehdä X konkreettiseksi, where X is the thing being transformed (often in genitive or partitive). The form agrees with the noun that represents the new state, not with the subject performing the action.

Usage notes:

- It often appears in planning, project management, and rhetoric to emphasize turning abstract concepts into actionable results.

- It contrasts with more abstract or theoretical language, highlighting tangible, measurable outcomes.

- In plural contexts, konkreettisiksi is used (for example, tavoite(s) muutettiin konkreettisiksi).

Examples:

- Tavoitteet muutettiin konkreettisiksi.

- Prosessi muuttuu konkreettiseksi vaiheeksi.

Etymology and related forms:

- Konkreettiseksi derives from konkreettinen, itself linked to the Latin con‑ concretus via European languages. The concept centers on the sense of something being concrete, tangible, or perceivable.

- Related terms include konkreettisuus (the quality of being concrete) and konkreettinen (the basic adjective meaning concrete).

See also:

- Konkreettinen

- Konkreettisuus

- Abstrakti

- Translatiivinen muoto (-ksi)