tunneiksi

Tunneiksi is the translative plural form of the Finnish noun tunne, meaning feeling or sense. It marks a change of state into feelings or refers to feelings as a category. In everyday language the singular form tunteeksi is more common when speaking of turning into one feeling, but tunteiksi is used when the reference is to multiple feelings or to feelings as a group.

Usage and meaning

The translative case with tunteiksi conveys turning into or being regarded as feelings. It often appears in analytical, descriptive, or literary contexts, and can be paired with verbs such as nähdä (to see), tulkita (to interpret), or luokitella (to categorize).

Examples

- Keskustelussa kokemukset voidaan tulkita tunteiksi. (In the discussion, experiences can be interpreted as feelings.)

- Käsite voidaan nähdä tunteiksi. (The concept can be seen as feelings.)

Relation to related forms

Tunteiksi is contrasted with tunteeksi, the singular translative form, which would refer to turning into a single feeling or a general notion of feeling. The choice between singular and plural reflects whether the reference is to one feeling or to feelings in a broader sense. The word tunne itself is a common noun in Finnish, while tuntea is its related verb meaning “to feel.”