vähemmistöksi

vähemmistöksi is a Finnish word that translates to "into a minority" or "to become a minority". It is the allative case of the word vähemmistö, which means "minority". The allative case in Finnish is used to indicate movement towards a place or state, or the recipient of an action.

In practical terms, "vähemmistöksi" describes the process or result of a group becoming a minority within a larger population. This could occur due to demographic shifts, such as declining birth rates among a particular group or increased immigration by another. It can also refer to political or social changes where a previously dominant group finds itself with less influence or power compared to others.

For example, if a specific ethnic or linguistic group's population declines while the overall population grows, they might be described as having become "vähemmistöksi" within the nation. Similarly, in a company, if a department's workforce shrinks significantly relative to other departments, its members could be said to have moved "vähemmistöksi". The word emphasizes the transition and the resulting state of being part of a smaller group within a larger context. It is a descriptive term for a change in proportion and often implies a shift in social or political standing.