turvallisiksi

Turvallisiksi is the translative plural form of the Finnish adjective turvallinen, meaning safe or secure. It is used to express a change of state into safety or to indicate that something has been made safe or is being regarded as safe. In practice, turvallisiksi appears in contexts describing processes, safety improvements, or assessments that result in a new, safe condition.

Grammatically, turvallisiksi marks a transition (the translative case) and functions as a predicative complement after verbs such as tulla (to become) or in passive constructions indicating that something has been made so. It agrees with a plural subject; the corresponding singular form is turvalliseksi, used with a singular subject. The phrase often occurs in formal or technical language, including safety plans, regulatory assessments, and project reports.

Examples include: Asiat tulivat turvallisiksi prosessin loppuun mennessä. Laitteet tehtiin turvallisiksi ennen käyttöönottoa. The complement turvallisiksi can also appear in clauses describing categorization or reclassification of multiple items as safe, for instance after safety audits.

Usage notes: The translative form emphasizes a transition into a safe state rather than a permanent, inherent property. It is common in written Finnish, especially in contexts related to safety, compliance, or project outcomes. Translations into English typically render turvallisiksi as “into safe/secure (states)” or “made safe,” depending on the context.