sujuvammaksi

Sujuvammaksi is a Finnish grammatical form meaning “more fluent” and is used to express a change of state toward greater fluency. It is the translative form of the comparative adjective sujuvampi, which in turn derives from sujuva, meaning fluent or smooth. In Finnish, the translative case (-ksi) indicates a transition, so sujuvammaksi roughly corresponds to “to become more fluent” or “becoming more fluent.”

Usage of sujuvammaksi is most common in constructions that describe a change brought about by effort, practice, or experience. It typically follows verbs of becoming, such as tulla (“to become”) or muuttua (“to change”). Examples: “Kielen käyttö kehittyy, ja hän tulee sujuvammaksi puhujaksi.” “Kielitaitonsa tuli sujuvammaksi harjoittelun ansiosta.” More generally, “Harjoittelulla voi tehdä sinusta sujuvammaksi puhujana.” In these sentences, sujuvammaksi functions as a predicative complement in the translative case, signaling a shift toward a more fluent state.

Notes:

- Sujuvammaksi is a degree-related form; it is distinct from sujuvasti, the adverb meaning “fluently.”

- It commonly collocates with nouns like puhujaksi, kirjoittajaksi (for example, becoming a more fluent speaker or writer).

See also: sujuva, sujuvampi, sujuvuus, sujuvasti.