yhtenäiseksi

Yhtenäiseksi is a Finnish word that functions as the translative form of the adjective yhtenäinen, meaning uniform, coherent or unified. It denotes a change of state into a single entity or condition described as being made into one. In usage, it often conveys “into a unified [whole]” and is common in contexts where separate parts, rules or systems are merged or harmonized.

Grammatically, yhtenäiseksi is the translative singular form used in predicative constructions to express a transformation or development. It appears with verbs that denote making or becoming, such as tulla, muuttaa, tehtä, yhdistää or muodostaa. Examples include: Osista muodostettiin yhtenäiseksi kokonaisuudeksi (from parts, a single unified whole was formed) and Sopimus tehtiin yhtenäiseksi (the agreement was made unified). The word can also occur with the copula or in passive constructions to describe outcomes or states resulting from an action.

Etymology and nuance: yhtenäinen is formed from y h t e n ä n and the suffix -inen, meaning “one, in unity.” The translative suffix -ksi, here realized as -iseksi, marks a change of state, yielding “into a single/unified.” The term carries a sense of synthesis and coherence rather than mere coexistence, and is commonly used in discussions of design, organization, policy, and software where components are integrated.

Common contexts and translations: Yhtenäiseksi is frequently found in business, politics, and technical writing to describe the process of harmonizing diverse elements into a coherent whole. Translations include “unified,” “made into a single unit,” or “harmonized into one.”