Maksimoidakseen

Maksimoidakseen is a Finnish non-finite verb form derived from maksimoida, meaning “to maximize.” It is the third infinitive form (suffix -akseen) used to express purpose in subordinate clauses, equivalent to the English “in order to maximize.” The form is commonly found in formal or technical Finnish, such as business, policy, or academic writing.

Usage and meaning: Maksimoidakseen communicates the aim of an action—what the subject intends to maximize. It typically governs a direct object in partitive or genitive, for example a noun such as voittoja (profits), kustannuksia (costs), or tehokkuutta (efficiency). The construction often appears with verbs of intention like pyrkiä (to strive) or tavoitella (to aim for): Yritys pyrkii maksimoidakseen voittoja investointistrategian avulla. Such usage is characteristic of formal discourse.

Form and variants: Maksimoidakseen is one of several infinitive forms used to express purpose. In everyday Finnish, speakers may prefer periphrastic or noun-based expressions such as voittojen maksimoimiseksi (to maximize profits) or voiton maksimoimista varten. These alternatives can be more natural in plain language but convey a similar idea.

Etymology and scope: The form combines maksimoida with the suffix -akseen, marking purpose rather than tense. While common in written and technical contexts, maksimoidakseen is less frequent in casual conversation, where simpler constructions suffice.

See also: maksimoida, voittojen maksimoimiseksi, maksimoiminen.