riittäväksi

riittäväksi is a Finnish word that functions as an adverb. It is the translative case of the adjective riittävä, which means "sufficient" or "enough." Therefore, riittäväksi translates to "sufficiently" or "enough."

This adverb is used to describe the degree or extent to which something is done or exists. For instance, one might say "ruoka ei ollut riittäväksi kypsennettyä" which means "the food was not cooked sufficiently." Similarly, "hän ei ollut riittäväksi valmistautunut kokeeseen" translates to "he was not prepared enough for the exam." The word indicates a level of adequacy or meeting a certain standard.

The translative case ending "-ksi" in Finnish often signifies a change of state or a resulting condition. In the case of riittäväksi, it points to something becoming or being considered sufficient. It can also imply a point where something is no longer insufficient. For example, "aikaa ei ollut riittäväksi siihen" means "there was not enough time for that." The adverbial use of riittäväksi emphasizes the sufficiency or lack thereof in relation to a particular action or situation.