Korvaamiseksi

Korvaamiseksi is a Finnish inflected form used to express purpose or function, roughly translating to “for compensation” or “for the purpose of compensating.” It is a translative form that attaches to a noun or noun phrase to indicate that something is done with the aim of providing compensation or as a measure for compensation. The form is common in legal, administrative, and formal written Finnish.

Formation and usage: korvaamiseksi is typically derived from the noun korvaus (compensation) or the noun korvaaminen (the act of compensating) combined with the translative ending -ksi. It marks the intended purpose of funds, measures, or actions. For example, korvaamiseksi tarkoitetut varat means “funds intended for compensation,” and korvaamiseksi asetettujen ehtojen mukaan maksu toteutetaan means “the payment will be made according to the conditions set for compensation.”

Context and nuance: In Finnish, the translative case with -ksi often conveys purpose, function, or the role something plays. Korvaamiseksi is most commonly encountered in official or juridical text, such as descriptions of financial arrangements, insurance processes, or government schemes aimed at compensating individuals or groups. It is not a separate concept outside of language but a grammatical form used to express a specific purpose.

See also: korvaus, korvaaminen, translative case, Finnish grammar.