ruokasieniksi

Ruokasieniksi is the translative plural form of the Finnish noun ruokasieni, meaning edible mushroom. The form is used to express a change of state or designation into edible mushrooms, typically when referring to multiple specimens or when classifying mushrooms as edible.

Grammatical background: In Finnish, the translative case (-ksi) marks a change of state or role. The plural ending -iksi is attached to nouns in the plural, producing ruokasieniksi. The corresponding singular form is ruokasieneksi.

Usage examples: Sienet kerättiin ja luokitelltiin ruokasieniksi. Keittoon käytettävät sienet käsitellään ruokasieniksi ennen ruoanlaittoa. These examples show how the form indicates a classification or preparation of mushrooms as edible.

Etymology and nuance: The compound ruokasieni means “edible mushroom.” The suffix -ksi (or -iksi in the plural) marks translative case, signaling transformation into edible mushrooms or designation as edible mushrooms. The term is common in culinary, foraging, and educational texts dealing with mushroom safety and classification.

See also: Finnish grammar, translative case; ruokasieni and ruoka-sieni as components; edible mushrooms in Finnish language usage.