havaitakseen

Havaitakseen is a Finnish verb form derived from the verb havaita, meaning to perceive, notice, or detect. It is the passive infinitive form, used primarily to express purpose in subordinate clauses, and it translates roughly as “in order to perceive” or “to perceive.” The form is part of Finnish grammar that enables a concise, formal tone in written language, particularly in technical or academic texts.

Formation and function: The form is created by taking the passive infinitive of the verb and adding the suffix -akseen. This places havaitakseen among other Finnish passive infinitives such as -akseen or -äkseen forms used to indicate purpose. The use of the passive infinitive with -akseen allows the speaker to state aims or objectives without naming a specific agent.

Usage examples: Hakitseyn is written here as an example, but proper usage would be: “Tutkijat keräsivät lisätietoja havaitakseen mahdolliset virheet järjestelmässä.” or “Hän luki raportin havaitakseen epäjohdonmaisuudet.” In these sentences, havaitakseen signals the purpose of the action—to perceive or detect something. Such constructions are more common in formal or technical Finnish and can contribute to a precise, objective tone.

Relation to other forms: The -akseen form is part of a broader set of infinitive moods in Finnish and often parallels the function of “in order to” constructions in many languages. It is one option among several for expressing purpose, with other forms available depending on voice and nuance.

See also: Finnish grammar, Finnish infinitives, passive voice in Finnish, havaita, havaitseminen.