säännöiksi

Säännöiksi is a Finnish noun form meaning “into rules” or “as rules.” It is the translative plural form of the noun sääntö, which refers to a rule, regulation, or guideline. The translative case expresses a change of state or function, so säännöiksi literally indicates that something becomes or is designated as rules.

Usage notes:

Säännöiksi is used when describing a process in which items, statements, or guidelines are transformed into rules, or when something is treated or established as rules. For example: “Suunnitelma muutettiin säännöiksi.” (The plan was changed into rules.) Another example: “Ohjeet laadittiin säännöiksi.” (The instructions were drafted as rules.)

Grammar:

The singular translative form of sääntö is säännöksi, while the plural translative form is säännöiksi. It typically follows verbs that express becoming, transformation, or designation, such as muuttua or laadittua. The root noun remains sääntö-, with the plural translative suffix -iksi.

Origins and usage context:

Säännöiksi is common in formal and written Finnish, particularly in legal, regulatory, and organizational contexts where guidelines or norms are reformulated or codified as rules. It should not be confused with the plural nominative säännöt, which simply means “the rules” and does not convey a sense of transformation.

See also:

sääntö, säännöt, translatiivinen (translative case)