Jähmettyäkseen

Jähmettyäkseen is a Finnish verb form. It is the translative plural of the third infinitive of the verb jähmettyä. Jähmettyä means to freeze, to stiffen, or to become solid. The translative case in Finnish indicates a change of state or condition. Therefore, jähmettyäkseen can be translated as "in order to freeze," "in order to stiffen," or "in order to become solid."

This verb form is used in sentences where a purpose or goal is expressed. For example, "Vesi jähmettyäkseen tarvitsee pakkasta" translates to "Water needs frost in order to freeze." The plural form indicates that the action of freezing, stiffening, or solidifying is applied to multiple entities or in multiple instances.

The grammatical structure of jähmettyäkseen involves the verb stem "jähmetty-" followed by the infinitive suffix "-ä" and then the translative plural ending "-kseen." This specific ending is characteristic of the third infinitive in the translative plural. Understanding Finnish grammar, particularly its case system and infinitive forms, is crucial for correctly interpreting and using such verb forms.