remonttiin

Remonttiin is the illative form of the Finnish noun remontti, meaning renovation or refurbishment. It is used to express movement toward or entry into a renovation project or state, and it often appears in phrases that indicate starting or undertaking renovations, such as ryhtyä remonttiin (to begin renovations) or mennä remonttiin (to go into renovation).

In Finnish grammar, remonttiin is formed by adding the illative suffix -iin to the noun remontti. The term remontti itself is a loanword widely used in Finland, generally linked to housing, construction, and interior updates. The illative form remonttiin specifies direction or purpose related to renovation work.

Remonttiin is common in everyday speech, media reporting, and professional contexts involving housing and construction. It appears in discussions about planning, budgeting, and timelines for renovation projects, whether for private homes, rental properties, or public buildings.

Examples:

- Yritys päätti ryhtyä remonttiin ensi keväänä.

- Asunto on menossa remonttiin ensi kuussa.

Related terms include remontti (renovation), remontoida (to renovate), renovering (Swedish loan in some contexts), and korjaus (repair).