visioksi

Visioksi is the translative form of the Finnish noun visio, meaning vision. In Finnish grammar, the translative case (-ksi) expresses a change of state or designation, so visioksi means “into a vision” or “as a vision.” It is commonly used when describing how a concept, plan, or strategy is reframed, adopted, or described as a guiding vision.

Etymology and forms: Visio is a loanword from Latin visio or English vision. The translative suffix -ksi yields visioksi in the singular and visioiksi in the plural. The term is typical in formal or professional language, especially in planning, design, and organizational storytelling.

Usage and nuance: Visio and its translative forms function to emphasize aspirational, long-term orientation rather than concrete, short-term targets. It often appears in corporate or project contexts to articulate a guiding image or desired future state. Common constructions include muuttaa visioksi (to become a vision) and asettaa visioksi (to set as a vision).

Examples: Hanke muuttui visioksi. Strategia asetettiin visioksi yrityksen pitkän aikavälin suunnitelmissa. Visio toimii ohjenuorana päätöksenteossa ja viestinnässä.

See also: visio, tavoite, pitkän aikavälin suunnitelma.

This article provides a concise overview of visioksi as a grammatical form and its typical uses in Finnish discourse.