peiliksi

Peiliksi is the translative singular form of the Finnish noun peili, meaning mirror. It is used to express a change of state or a role, translating roughly to “as a mirror” or “into a mirror.” The form is part of Finnish grammar that marks a transformation or function of something.

Usage and meaning. In standard Finnish, peiliksi is used with verbs of becoming or functioning, such as tulla or muuttua, to indicate that something becomes or serves as a mirror. It can denote a literal function (a surface used as a mirror) or a figurative one (a person or situation serving as a moral or reflective standard). For example, a surface used for reflection can be described as acting peiliksi, while a person who embodies self-reflection might be described metaphorically as becoming peiliksi in a social sense.

Semantics and scope. The word can appear in everyday language, poetry, and literary prose to convey reflection, balance, or evaluation. Figurative uses often explore themes of self-awareness, truth-telling, and perception, where people or things are described as functioning as a mirror to others or to society. The concept is closely tied to the physical properties of a mirror as a device that reflects light and image, as well as to the broader symbolic role of mirrors in culture and art.

Grammar notes. Peiliksi is a standard translative form used with nouns such as peili. It appears in sentences where the subject enters a new state or assumes a particular function. See also peili and the translative case in Finnish grammar for related forms and usage.