käiseksi

käiseksi is a Finnish word that primarily translates to "cuckoo-like" or "cuckoo's" when referring to something belonging to or characteristic of a cuckoo bird. In its most common usage, it functions as an adjective or a possessive form. For instance, "käiseksi munaksi" would mean "a cuckoo's egg," referring to the egg laid by a cuckoo, often in another bird's nest. The word can also be used more broadly to describe something resembling a cuckoo's behavior or appearance, though this is less frequent. The root word is "käki," which is the Finnish word for cuckoo. The "-ksi" ending is a grammatical suffix indicating a genitive or adjectival function. Therefore, käiseksi is a derivative that connects a noun or concept directly to the cuckoo bird. Its application is generally straightforward, relating to the bird itself or its actions.