Koordinoidakseen

koordinoidakseen is the third infinitive form of the Finnish verb koordinoida, meaning to coordinate. It is a non-finite verb form used to express purpose, roughly translating to “in order to coordinate” in English. The form is part of Finnish grammar’s set of infinitives that provide specialized nuances in subordinate clauses.

Formation and usage: The word is formed by attaching the inflectional endings -akse- and -en to the verb stem koordinoida, yielding koordinoidakseen. It is typically used in contexts where the main clause indicates an action undertaken for the purpose of coordinating something. Example: Hän osallistui kokoukseen koordinoidakseen tiimin toimintaa. (He attended the meeting in order to coordinate the team’s activities.) The form is common in formal or written Finnish and often appears in descriptions of plans, procedures, or analyses.

Relationship to other forms: Finnish also has the first infinitive koordinoida (to coordinate) and other non-finite forms used for different nuances. The koordinoidakseen form specifically signals purpose and is distinct from alternatives such as using tarkoituksin or coordinating with a finite clause. In everyday speech, speakers may instead use simpler phrases like “tarkoituksena koordinoida” or replace the construction with a finite clause, depending on style and formality.

Frequency and style: Koordinoidakseen tends to appear more in technical, administrative, or formal writing. It can convey precise intent in reports, proposals, or policy descriptions, where articulating the purpose of coordination is important.

See also: Finnish grammar, kolmas infinitiivi, purpose clauses, koordinoida.