lähteeksi

Lähteeksi is a translative form of the Finnish noun lähde, meaning "source." It is used to express turning someone or something into a source or designating it as a source. The form is formed by adding the translative suffix -ksi to the stem lähde.

In practice, lähteeksi appears in contexts where someone designates or designates as a source. It is closely related to the essive form lähteenä, which also means “as a source” but describes a temporary role rather than a transformation or designation. The choice between lähteeksi and lähteenä can convey subtle nuance: lähteeksi often emphasizes becoming or being named as a source, while lähteenä emphasizes functioning as a source at a given moment.

Common uses include academic and journalistic writing, where sources must be identified or cited. Examples:

- Tutkimuksessa tätä kirjaa käytettiin lähteenä. (This book was used as a source in the study.)

- Hän käytti tämän teoksen lähteeksi. (He used this work as a source.)

- Lähteeksi nimeäminen vahvistaa väitteen. (Naming it as a source strengthens the claim.)

Etymology: lähteeksi is formed from lähde (source) + the translative suffix -ksi. In translations, it corresponds to “as a source” in English, often signaling attribution, citation, or designation in argumentation and writing. Related terms include lähde, lähteet, and compounds such as lähdeaineisto (source material).