toukiksi

Toukiksi is a Finnish linguistic term referring to a translative form created with the suffix -ksi. The translative case in Finnish indicates a change of state or designation, roughly corresponding to the English "into" or "as." Toukiksi specifically exemplifies how a noun can belong to this translative paradigm, often being discussed in grammar descriptions and language-learning materials as an illustration of transformation or designation.

In practice, translative forms like toukiksi are formed by attaching the suffix -ksi to the stem of a noun, with standard phonological adjustments that depend on the root. The form is most commonly encountered in linguistic contexts, where it is used to demonstrate how a word can signal becoming or a stated role. It is less frequent in casual everyday speech, but it remains a standard part of Finnish grammar when teaching or explaining the translative case.

Toukiksi sits within the broader system of the Finnish translative, which also includes other nouns in various stems. It is often discussed alongside related grammatical concepts such as the essive in -na/-nä (designation as a state) and general instructions on how suffixes express change of state. Thus, toukiksi serves as a concrete example in descriptions of how Finnish marks undergoing change or designation.

See also: Finnish grammar, translative case, the suffix -ksi.