aiheuttaakseen
aiheuttaakseen is the third infinitive form of the Finnish verb aiheuttaa, meaning to cause. This non-finite form is used to express purpose or aim in relation to the action described in the main clause. In English it corresponds roughly to “in order to cause” or “to cause.” The form is most common in formal or written Finnish, such as legal, academic, or policy texts.
Formation and usage: The word is created by adding the third infinitive suffix -akseen to the stem
Grammatical notes: The form contrasts with the present participle aiheuttaen, which means “causing” and can describe
- Hanke toteutettiin aiheuttaakseen taloudellista kehitystä.
- Lainsäädäntö uudistettiin aiheuttaakseen ympäristövastuun lisääntymistä.
See also: aiheuttaa, aiheuttaminen, aiheuttaminen in Finnish grammar.