Pysähtymiseksi

Pysähtymiseksi is a Finnish word that translates to "for stopping" or "to stop" in English. It is the allative case of the noun "pysähtyminen," which means "stopping" or "cessation." The allative case in Finnish typically indicates movement towards a location or a goal, but in this context, it signifies the purpose or the reason for an action that leads to stopping.

The word can be used in various contexts. For example, one might say "Auto pysähtymiseksi tarvittiin jarrut" which translates to "Brakes were needed for the car to stop." Here, "pysähtymiseksi" indicates the purpose of the brakes. Another example could be "Hän jäi odottamaan pysähtymiseksi" meaning "He waited to stop." This implies that he stopped his movement for the purpose of waiting.

The concept conveyed by "pysähtymiseksi" emphasizes the intentionality or the necessity behind the act of stopping. It's not just about stopping, but the reason or the objective achieved by stopping. The word is a good example of how Finnish uses case endings to express complex grammatical relationships and meanings that might require prepositions or longer phrases in English. Understanding this word requires knowledge of Finnish grammar, particularly the allative case and its semantic nuances.