hallitsemiseksi

Hallitsemiseksi is a translative form of the noun hallitseminen, which refers to governance, administration, or the act of governing. In Finnish grammar, the suffix -ksi can mark a purpose or a state into which something is aimed or changed. Therefore hallitsemiseksi literally means “for governing” or “in order to govern.” The expression is most common in formal, administrative, or legal contexts and is used to describe aims, purposes, or functions related to governance.

Usage and examples

Hallitsemiseksi is typically found in phrases that specify the purpose of an action or instrument. Examples include:

- Hallitsemiseksi tarvitaan selkeät valtuudet ja vastuu. (To govern, clear authorities and accountability are required.)

- Hallitsemiseksi suunnatut toimenpiteet voivat sisältää valvontamekanismeja. (Measures aimed at governing may include oversight mechanisms.)

- Lainsäädäntöä kehitetään hallitsemiseksi. (Legislation is being developed to govern.)

Etymology and form

The form derives from hallitseminen, the noun form of the verb hallita (to govern, to rule). The translative suffix -ksi indicates the state or purpose toward which something is directed, yielding hallitsemiseksi “for governing” or “to govern.” The term is predominantly found in contexts where governance, control, or administration are being discussed in a formal sense.

Related terms

Related Finnish terms include hallitus (government or board), hallita (to govern), hallitseminen (governance), and hallinnointi (administration, management). The translative form may appear alongside these words to specify purpose or role within organizational or legal texts.

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