esittääkseen

The Finnish verb "esittääkseen" is a form of the verb "esittää," meaning "to present," "to perform," "to represent," or "to pose." Specifically, "esittääkseen" is the third infinitive form of "esittää" in the translative case, often used to express purpose or intention. It translates roughly to "in order to present," "for the purpose of performing," or "so as to represent." This grammatical construction is typically found in subordinate clauses, indicating the reason or goal behind an action described in the main clause.

For example, in the sentence "Hän tuli paikalle esittääkseen mielipiteensä" (He came to the place in order to present his opinion), "esittääkseen" clearly shows the purpose of his arrival. Similarly, "Näyttelijä harjoitteli kovasti esittääkseen roolinsa vakuuttavasti" (The actor practiced hard so as to perform his role convincingly) uses "esittääkseen" to state the actor's objective. The structure highlights that the action in the main clause is undertaken with the specific aim of carrying out the action described by "esittääkseen." Understanding this form is crucial for comprehending nuanced sentence structures and the expression of intent in Finnish.