ohjaajaksi

Ohjaajaksi is the translative case form of the Finnish noun ohjaaja, meaning an instructor, supervisor, or guide. The translative case, marked by the suffix -ksi, expresses a change of state or designation, so ohjaajaksi means “to become an instructor” or “as an instructor.” It is commonly used with verbs that convey coming into a role, such as tulla (to become), ryhtyä (to take on), or valmistautua (to prepare to become).

In practice, ohjaajaksi refers to taking on a role that involves guidance or instruction. The exact field depends on context, and the form can be used for driving instructors, teachers, mentors, or supervisors, among other instructional roles.

Examples include: Hän valmistautuu ohjaajaksi. (He/She is preparing to become an instructor.) Hän tulee ohjaajaksi. (He/She will become an instructor.) Hän toimii ohjaajana koulutuksessa. (He/She serves as an instructor in the training.)

Grammatical note: ohjaaja plus the translative suffix -ksi yields ohjaajaksi. When describing the current role, the essive form ohjaajana is often used, as in Hän toimii ohjaajana. The choice between ohjaajaksi and ohjaajana reflects a focus on transformation versus ongoing role.

Etymology: ohjaaja derives from ohjata, “to guide,” with the agentive suffix -aja; the translative -ksi forms the meaning “to become a guide/instructor.”