yllättäväksi

Yllättäväksi is a Finnish word that functions as an adverb or a predicative adjective. It translates to "surprisingly" or "to be surprising" in English. The base form of the word is "yllättävä," meaning "surprising." When "yllättäväksi" is used, it indicates a change of state or a result that is unexpected. For instance, one might say that something turned out to be surprising, or that a situation became surprising. It is often used to describe an outcome or a development that deviates from expectations. The word itself is derived from the verb "yllättää," which means "to surprise." The grammatical ending "-ksi" transforms the adjective into a form that denotes a transition or a becoming. Therefore, "yllättäväksi" conveys the sense of something becoming or being perceived as surprising.