Suurentaakseen

Suurentaakseen is the third infinitive form of the Finnish verb suurentaa, meaning to enlarge. The third infinitive (kolmas infinitiivi) is a non-finite verb form used to express purpose, similar to the English "in order to." It is formed by adding the suffix -akseen (or its phonetic variants) to the verb stem, so suurentaa becomes suurentaakseen when used to indicate intention.

Usage and function: The form typically appears in sentences where the speaker wants to state the purpose of an action carried out by the subject. It often accompanies finite verbs of volition, perception, or action and can introduce a clause that explains why something is done. In effect, suurentaakseen marks the intended result or aim of the main clause.

Formation notes: The suffix attaches to the 3rd infinitive stem of the verb. Finnish phonology may influence spelling in certain contexts, but the standard written form for enlarging is suurentaakseen. This form is distinct from the basic infinitive (suurentaa) and other non-finite forms, and it does not function as a finite clause by itself.

Examples:

- Hän osti suurennuslaitteen suurentaakseen tekstiä. (He bought a magnifying device in order to enlarge the text.)

- Tutkija käytti erityistä ohjelmistoa suurentaakseen kuvien yksityiskohtia. (The researcher used specialized software to enlarge the details of the images.)

See also: Finnish grammar, kolmas infinitiivi, non-finite verb forms, purpose clauses.