seurauksiin

Seurauksiin is the illative plural form of the Finnish noun seuraus, meaning "consequence" or "outcome." The illative case expresses direction toward or into something, so seurauksiin translates roughly as "to the consequences" and is used when the speaker refers to consequences as the outcomes that result from actions.

Usage: It appears with verbs and constructions that govern the illative. Common examples include statements about causal links or outcomes, for instance: "Päätökset voivat johtaa seurauksiin." ("Decisions may lead to consequences.") "Organisaation toiminnan seurauksiin on varauduttava." ("One must prepare for the consequences of the organization's actions.") In more general discussions, Finnish often uses seurauksia or seuraukset instead, depending on whether the focus is on the outcome itself or the process leading to it.

Nuance: The illative form emphasises entering or facing the consequences as a result of an action, contrasting with other cases that name the consequences more neutrally. Related terms include seuraus (singular: the consequence), seuraukset (plural: the consequences), and the related but distinct seuraamus, which means sanction or penalty.

See also: Finnish grammar, illative case, seuraus, seuraukset.