lyhytaikaiseksi

Lyhytaikaiseksi is the translative form of the Finnish adjective lyhytaikainen, meaning “short-term” or “temporary.” In Finnish grammar, the translative case, marked by the ending -ksi, expresses a change of state. Therefore lyhytaikaiseksi means “to become short-term/temporary” or “as a short-term status.” It is used when something is described as changing into a temporary condition.

In usage it appears primarily in formal or administrative contexts, such as contracts, project plans, or legislative texts. It is typically used with verbs that denote becoming or turning into something, for example tulla lyhytaikaiseksi, muuttua lyhytaikaiseksi, tehdä lyhytaikaiseksi. It often accompanies noun phrases that refer to statuses, durations, or arrangements that are intended to last only a limited time.

Examples:

Sopimus voidaan tehdä lyhytaikaiseksi.

Hanke muuttuu lyhytaikaiseksi projektiksi.

Tilapäiset sopimukset voidaan tehdä lyhytaikaisiksi.

Etymology and related forms:

Lyhytaikainen is formed from lyhytaika, meaning “short time,” with the -inen adjective suffix. The translative form lyhytaikaiseksi then yields the sense of “becoming short-term.” In everyday Finnish, other expressions such as tilapäinen or väliaikainen are more common for indicating temporary status, but lyhytaikaiseksi appears in formal or technical language.

See also:

Longer-term counterpart: pitkäaikainen. Related terms include tilapäinen (temporary) and väliaikainen (interim, temporary).