Terveääkseen

Terveääkseen is a Finnish word, a form of the verb "tervehtiä," which means to greet or to salute. Specifically, "terveääkseen" is the third infinitive of "tervehtiä" in the allative case, often translated as "in order to greet" or "for greeting." This grammatical construction is used to express the purpose or intention behind an action.

For instance, one might say "Hän tuli huoneeseen terveääkseen minua," which translates to "He came into the room in order to greet me." In this sentence, "terveääkseen" indicates the reason for his entering the room. The allative case ending "-kseen" attached to the infinitive stem "terveä-" signifies this purposive meaning.

The verb "tervehtiä" itself encompasses various forms of acknowledging or welcoming someone, ranging from a simple wave or nod to a more formal salutation. The specific nuance of "terveääkseen" lies in its function as an adverbial clause of purpose, explaining why an action is performed. It is a common construction in Finnish grammar used to add detail and clarity to sentences describing actions and their motivations.