Palautuakseen

Palautuakseen is a Finnish verb form derived from palautua, used to express purpose. It is the purposive infinitive of the verb in its passive voice, formed by adding the suffix -akseen to the stem. The meaning is roughly “in order to be returned” or “so that it can be returned,” and it functions to indicate the intended outcome of an action in non-finite clauses.

Grammatically, palautuakseen belongs to the class of infinitives that express purpose. It is not a finite verb form; rather, it accompanies a main clause to clarify why something is done or what outcome is sought. The form is most common in written, formal, or administrative Finnish, and it often appears in contexts involving the return or restoration of items, ownership, or status.

Usage notes include that palautuakseen is typically used where a clear, formal statement of purpose is required. It can occur in sentences describing processes, regulations, or procedures that aim to return something to a state or to its owner. It is distinct from the active infinitive or other non-finite forms of palautua, and its appearance tends to signal a precise, formal register.

Example: Laatikko on tarkoitettu palautuakseen omistajalleen. This sentence means that the box is intended to be returned to its owner. Palautuakseen thus provides a concise way to express purpose related to returning or restoring.