perinteiseksi

Perinteiseksi is a Finnish grammatical form used to express that something has become a tradition. It is the translative case form of the adjective perinteinen, and it is used to indicate a change of state, typically with the verb tulla, meaning “to become” or “to be regarded as.” The suffix -ksi marks the translative case in Finnish.

In usage, perinteiseksi describes practices, rituals, or customs that have become established within a group or community. It is common in descriptions of cultural or social phenomena, such as holidays, ceremonies, or recurring events. For example, as a sentence, “Tämä tapa on tullut perinteiseksi tavaksi” means “This custom has become a traditional habit.” Another example is “Juhla on tullut perinteiseksi osaksi kylän elämää,” meaning “The festival has become part of the village’s tradition.” The phrase is often found in journalistic, anthropological, and historical writing to convey continuity and shared identity.

Etymology and related forms: perinteiseksi derives from perinne, meaning tradition, combined with the translative suffix -ksi. Related words include perinteinen (traditional) and perinne (tradition). The construction highlights how practices evolve from recent or new actions into established cultural patterns.