Noudattaakseen

Noudattaakseen is the third infinitive singular form of the Finnish verb noudattaa, which means "to follow" or "to comply with." The third infinitive, formed with the suffix -akseen, is used to express purpose or intention in non-finite clauses and is typically found in more formal or written Finnish.

The primary function of noudattaakseen is to indicate that an action is undertaken in order to follow or comply with something. In sentences, the subject of the infinitive is usually the same as the subject of the main clause, though the infinitive itself cannot stand alone as a complete sentence. It often appears in contexts where a rationale or aim is stated, rather than simply describing an action.

Examples illustrate its use. For instance, "Hän toimi noudattaakseen ohjeita" translates as "He acted in order to follow the instructions." Another example is "Kouluttajat opastivat oppilaita noudattaakseen turvallisuusohjeet," meaning "The instructors guided the students to follow the safety guidelines." In contrast to the third infinitive, Finnish also has participial or gerundial forms such as -malla or -malla to express manner, which convey slightly different nuances.

Related forms exist for other verbs and serve a similar purpose of indicating intent or purpose within a clause. The noudattaakseen form is distinct from finite verb forms and from the other infinitive types, and it is most common in formal, instructional, or legal-style Finnish where purposes and intents are explicitly stated.