havainnoidakseen
Havainnoidakseen is the 3rd infinitive form of the Finnish verb havainnoida, meaning to observe or perceive. This form expresses purpose, roughly translating to “in order to observe” in English. It is most commonly found in formal or written Finnish, particularly in scientific or descriptive prose, and in subordinate clauses that convey intention.
The 3rd infinitive is formed by adding the suffix -akseen to the verb stem, here havainnoid-. It
Usage notes include that havainnoidakseen conveys purposeful observation. It is common in academic writing and in
- Hän meni pihalle havainnoidakseen säätilan muutoksia. (He went outside in order to observe changes in the
- Tutkimuksessa käytettiin havainnoidakseen potilaiden vasteita erilaisissa olosuhteissa. (The study used [the method of] observing the patients’
In summary, havainnoidakseen is a specialized, purpose-marking infinitive form of havainnoida, primarily encountered in formal Finnish