tukikohdaksi

Tukikohdaksi is a translative form of the Finnish noun tukikohta, meaning a base, anchor point, or foothold. The word is used to designate the role or function of something as a base or starting point, often in planning, logistics, research, or military contexts. In this use, tukikohdaksi expresses “as a base” or “to serve as a base.”

Usage and notes

Tukikohdaksi appears with verbs such as valita (to choose), nimetä (to appoint), or asettaa (to designate). It conveys a sense that a particular area, site, or entity will function as the primary point for operations, activities, or further development. It is commonly found in formal or technical discourse, including infrastructure planning, project proposals, and strategic documents. The form is akin to the English “as a base” or “to be used as a base,” and it can describe both physical locations and conceptual starting points.

Examples

- Hanke valittiin tukikohdaksi vanhalle teollisuusalueelle. (The project was chosen as a base on an old industrial site.)

- Alueen logistiset yhteydet tekevät siitä sopivan tukikohdaksi kansainvälisille toimille. (The area’s logistic connections make it suitable as a base for international activities.)

- Käytännössä tukikohdaksi nimeäminen tarkoittaa, että alueesta tulee projektin aloituspiste. (In practice, designating it as a base means the area becomes the starting point of the project.)

Etymology and related terms

Tukikohdaksi derives from tukikohta (base, anchor point) with the translative suffix -ksi, indicating designation or transformation into that role. Related terms include tukikohta (base) and tukikohtainen (base-related).

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