Expressing changes of state in the plural
You already know that the translative case (-ksi) is used when something changes its state, role, or form, often translating to "into a..." or "to" in English. When you are transforming multiple things—such as cutting old jeans "into patches"—you need the translative plural.
To form the translative plural, add the plural marker -i- (or -j-) to the stem, followed by the translative ending -ksi.
Crucially, because the -ksi ending begins with a consonant cluster, it closes the syllable. This means the translative case always triggers the weak consonant grade in the stem. Strong consonants (like kk, pp, and tt) weaken (to k, p, and t) when you add the ending.
When an adjective modifies the noun, it must also agree and take the translative plural ending.
Stem changes with the weak grade
When building the translative plural, standard plural stem rules apply. Final vowels might drop or change to accommodate the plural -i-. You must apply these vowel changes alongside the weak consonant grade.
For example, double consonants simplify (kk becomes k), and combinations like ht weaken to hd.
A common vowel change is a final -a becoming -o- before the plural -i-. This happens alongside consonant gradation, such as t weakening to d in the word paita (shirt).
When upcycling materials into several different new items, simply ensure every adjective and noun takes the translative plural ending and applies the weak consonant grade to its stem.