urheilijaksi
Urheilijaksi is the translative form of the Finnish noun urheilija, meaning an athlete or sportsperson. The form denotes a change of state or a goal: to become an athlete. It is used with verbs of becoming, most commonly tule (to become), ryhtyä (to undertake), or tavoitella (to strive to become). Grammatically, -ksi marks the translative case in Finnish, indicating movement into a new role or state.
In usage, urheilijaksi appears in statements such as “Hän haluaa tulla urheilijaksi” (He wants to become an
The concept reflects common Finnish expressions about personal development and professional or competitive goals. While it