Toistamiseksi

Toistamiseksi is a Finnish noun form meaning “for the purpose of repeating” or “in order to repeat.” It is derived from the verb toistaa (to repeat) through the noun toistaminen (repetition) and the translative suffix -ksi, which is used to express purpose or direction toward a goal.

Grammatically, toistamiseksi functions as a translative noun phrase that specifies the purpose of an action. It is commonly found in formal, technical, or instructional language where the writer aims to indicate that a communication or activity is performed to ensure repetition, reinforcement, or clarification. Because of its specialized meaning, it frequently appears in manuals, guidelines, academic texts, and official documents rather than in everyday speech.

Usage and context can vary, but the construction generally involves a main clause where the action is described as being performed to achieve repetition or reinforcement. The phrase is most natural in formal prose and in contexts where precision about purpose is important.

Examples:

- Opettaja toisti tärkeät kohdat toistamiseksi. (The teacher repeated the important points to reinforce them.)

- Tutkimuksen mittaukset toistettiin toistamiseksi varmistaa tulosten luotettavuus. (The measurements were repeated for the purpose of ensuring the reliability of the results.)

Notes:

- Toistamiseksi is a niche term tied to the act of repetition and is most appropriate in written Finnish with a formal or technical tone.

- It contrasts with more common phrases like “toistamiseen” (for repetition, in the sense of again) and with “tarkoituksena toistaa” (to have the intention to repeat).