tuotteeksi

Tuotteeksi is the translative case form of the Finnish noun tuote. In Finnish grammar, the translative case (-ksi) marks a change of state or designation, roughly translating to “into a product” or “as a product.” Tuotteeksi is used when describing something that is being created as a product or named as a product, and it is common in business language, product development, and marketing discussions.

Usage and examples. The form typically appears with verbs of becoming, making, or designating. Examples include: Ideasta tehtiin tuotteeksi (From an idea, a product was made). Palvelu muutettiin tuotteeksi (The service was transformed into a product). Yritys kutsui projektin tuotteeksi (The company named the project a product). In marketing contexts, it often conveys the act of turning something into a sellable item.

Nuances compared with other forms. The translative tuotteen -kse indicates a transformation or redefinition, whereas the essive form tuotteena expresses a temporary state or role, such as describing something that is being sold or presented as a product. For instance, Sitä myydään tuotteena means “It is sold as a product,” using the essive sense.

Grammar notes. The word is formed by taking tuote and adding the translative suffix -ksi, with typical Finnish vowel harmony and pronunciation consistent with other -ksi forms. It functions as a predicative element in clauses and does not require a separate article in Finnish.

See also. Finnish language grammar; translative case; tuote; product development terminology.