Käsiteltäväkseen

Käsiteltäväkseen is a Finnish word that functions as a clitic or a postpositional phrase modifier. It is derived from the verb "käsitellä," meaning "to handle," "to process," or "to deal with." The suffix "-kseen" is a case ending that indicates the purpose or direction of an action.

In essence, "käsiteltäväkseen" implies something that is to be handled, dealt with, or processed by someone or something. It often appears in sentences where an object or a task is designated for a particular agent's attention or action. For example, one might say "Asia on jätetty päällikön käsiteltäväkseen," which translates to "The matter has been left for the manager to handle." Here, "käsiteltäväkseen" specifies that the manager is the one who will be dealing with the matter.

The word's grammatical function is to modify the verb or the entire clause by indicating the recipient or the purpose of the action's handling. It highlights the intended recipient of the handling or processing. While it can sometimes be translated directly as "for handling" or "to be dealt with," the precise nuance often depends on the context of the sentence. It is a common construction in formal Finnish, particularly in administrative or official contexts, but it is also used in everyday speech. The meaning is closely tied to the idea of an assignment or an undertaking that requires attention and action.