Hyötyämättäkseen

Hyötyämättäkseen is a Finnish word that functions as a negative infinitive of the verb hyötyä. Hyötyä itself means to benefit, profit, or gain advantage. Therefore, hyötyämättäkseen translates to "in order not to benefit," "so as not to profit," or "without gaining advantage."

This word is used in specific grammatical constructions, typically indicating a purpose or consequence that is intended to be avoided. It's often found in sentences where a preceding action is taken to prevent a negative outcome related to gaining benefit. For example, one might use it to describe a situation where someone deliberately avoids a certain action to prevent themselves from becoming indebted or from appearing opportunistic.

The grammatical structure involves the infinitive stem of the verb followed by the suffix -mättä, which signifies a negative infinitive, and then the translative case suffix -kseen, indicating "into" or "for the purpose of." This complex morphology allows for nuanced expression in Finnish. While less common than positive infinitive constructions, hyötyämättäkseen provides a precise way to articulate a specific type of negative purpose or intention. Its usage is primarily found in formal or literary contexts where such grammatical precision is valued.