-ksi

See also: ksi, KSI, and ksí

Finnish

(index ks)

Alternative forms
  • -ks (colloquial)

Etymology

From Proto-Finnic *-ksi, from earlier *-kse.

Suffix

-ksi (with a possessive suffix appended: -kse-)

  1. used to form the translative case

Usage notes
  • Appended to the genitive singular stem.
  • There's also a first infinitive that has a translative suffix with a possessive suffix, denoting purpose.
    ostaakseen ― in order to buy

Derived terms
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