mahdottomaksi

Mahtottomaksi is the translative form of the Finnish adjective mahdoton, meaning that it denotes a change of state into “impossible.” In Finnish grammar, the translative case (-ksi) expresses a transformation or becoming, so mahdottomaksi literally means “into an impossible state.” It is a grammatical form, not a standalone lexical item, and it is used with verbs that signal change or creation of a state, such as tulla, muuttua or tehdä.

Usage and examples:

- To describe a change: Tilanne muuttui mahdottomaksi. The situation became impossible.

- To describe something made impossible by action: Uudet säännöt tekivät hankkeesta mahdottoman. The new rules made the project impossible.

- With causal or evaluative verb constructions: Se teki siitä mahdottomaksi. It made it impossible.

Related forms and contrasts:

- The corresponding form for possible is mahdolliseksi, from the adjective mahdollinen, used to express becoming possible.

- The base adjective mahdoton is used in nominative or other cases (e.g., mahdoton, mahdotonta) when describing a non-changing state, while mahdottomaksi specifically marks the transition to impossibility.

Notes:

- Mahtottomaksi is a grammatical tool for describing changes in status, not a standalone concept. It frequently appears in formal or written Finnish, particularly in descriptions of rules, conditions, or scenarios that render something impossible.

- In translation, English equivalents include “into an impossibility,” “to the point of impossibility,” or simple “became impossible,” depending on context.