varastoksi

Varastoksi is a translative form of the Finnish noun varasto, meaning storage or warehouse. The translative case marks a change of state or designation, typically translated into English as “into storage” or “as storage.” It is formed by adding the suffix -ksi to the stem varasto, producing varastoksi. The form is used with verbs of change or designation, such as muuttaa (to convert) or käyttää (to use).

Examples illustrate its use in everyday language. Rakennus on muutettu varastoksi (The building has been converted into storage). Tilaa käytetään varastoksi (The space is used as storage). In planning or contractual contexts, varastoksi often appears to indicate intended use or designation, as in a phrase describing a space that is to be used as storage.

The translative differs from the essive case varastona, which denotes a temporary state or role, e.g., “as storage” in a current context. Varastoksi emphasizes a transition, transformation, or planned designation rather than a temporary function. In compound expressions, the translative is common in legal or administrative language to specify a change in function or purpose.

See also Finnish grammar, translative case, varasto.