Kypsyäkseen

Kypsyäkseen is a Finnish non-finite verb form that expresses purpose, roughly translating to “in order to ripen” or “to mature.” It is derived from the verb kypsyä (to ripen) and uses a purpose-related suffix pattern that appears in a narrow set of forms in Finnish.

Etymology and formation: The form combines the verb kypsyä with a purpose-oriented suffix, resulting in kypsyäkseen. It belongs to Finnish non-finite verb forms used to indicate intention or goal within a clause, often in more formal or literary contexts.

Usage and examples: Kypsyäkseen appears in sentences where the action described is undertaken with the aim of allowing something to reach maturity. It is particularly common in agricultural, culinary, or descriptive prose. Example: Hedelmät jätettiin kypsyäkseen. (The fruits were left to ripen.) Another example: Marjoja kerättiin aikaisin kypsyäkseen. (The berries were harvested early to let them ripen.)

Grammatical notes: Kypsyäkseen is a non-finite clause form and typically shares the subject with the main clause, though the exact construction can vary with style. In contemporary everyday speech, speakers may prefer using a subordinate clause with jotta or jotta ne kypsyvät, but kypsyäkseen remains available in written Finnish and in contexts that call for a more formal or literary tone.

See also: kypsyä (to ripen), Finnish non-finite verb forms, purpose clauses.