politiikaksi

Politiikaksi is a Finnish term formed from politiikka (politics) with the translative suffix -ksi. In Finnish, the translative case expresses becoming, turning into, or designation, so politiikaksi can mean "into politics" or "as politics" depending on context.

The term is not a fixed lexical item with a single dictionary entry; rather, its meaning is determined by surrounding verbs and phrases. In academic and media Finnish, it can be used to discuss transitions into political life, shifts toward political engagement, or the framing of a topic as belonging to the realm of politics. It may also appear in rhetorical or creative uses as a coined form to evoke a political orientation or project.

As a coined or stylistic label, politiikaksi has occasionally been used as a project or program name, but there is no standard, widely cited organization or movement by that exact name in major reference sources. When used as a title, it is typically stylized and may appear in Finnish-language outlets, think tanks, or educational initiatives to signal a focus on politics.

Morphology and related forms: The Finnish translative suffix -ksi is used with many nouns to indicate conversion or designation, such as opettajaksi (to become a teacher). Related terms include politiikka (policy/politics) and poliitikko (politician), though politiikaksi is not equivalent to becoming a politician; that would be expressed with a different form.

See also: politiikka, poliitikko, translative case, Finnish grammar.